American Red Cross Classes
First Aid, CPR & AED Training
Prepare for Emergencies with American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) courses. These programs are designed to give you necessary skills and confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can help save a life. Time of classes are subject to change based on number of participants registered.
- Adult CPR/AED Certification Training
- Standard First Aid Certification Training
Pre-registration is required!
Lifeguard Training
Prepare for Aquatic Emergencies with American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (LGT). The purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to teach candidates the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries. Read more about the training.
Registration is required.
Re-Certification Classes
Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED for PR Re-Certification classes are offered. You must have a current LGT and CPR/AED for PR certification card to take the Challenge Course. It is a renewal class.
Lifeguard Training Challenge
- This re-certification course consists of a lifeguarding in pool review and skill session, written test (must score 80%) to pass, and 500-yard continuous swim test in accordance to American Red Cross Lifeguard Standards.
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is included in the Challenge course and will consist of a review and skill session on the mannequin and AED, and written test in which you must score 80% or higher.
- LGT certification is valid for 3 years; CPR/AED for PR is valid for 1 year.
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer Challenge
- This re-certification class consists of a mannequin review session of skills, practice skill session, and a written test in which you must score 80% or better to pass.
- CPR/AED Certification is valid for one year.
American Red Cross Class Rates
|
Class |
Students |
Faculty/Staff |
Community |
| adult CPR/AED | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| standard First Aid | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| adult CPR/AED and First Aid | $40 | $45 | $50 |
| adult, child, infant CPR/AED | $35 | $40 | $45 |
| Lifeguard Training (LGT) | $140 | $145 | $150 |
| Water Safety Instruction (WSI) | $150 | $155 | $160 |
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Challenge Classes |
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| adult CPR/AED | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| standard First Aid | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| adult CPR/AED and First Aid | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| adult, child, infant CPR/AED | $25 | $30 | $35 |
| Lifeguard Training: includes CPR/AED PR | $40 | $45 | $50 |
| CPR/AED for professional rescuers | $25 | $30 | $35 |
Register for all American Red Cross classes at:
Campus Recreation
DakotaDome 224
campusrec@usd.edu
