The primary purpose of this course is to provide training to students interested in acquiring or updating their American Red Cross lifeguard certifications. Students that take this course will gain the skills and knowledge needed to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies and to provide care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advance medical personnel arrives and takes over. Students will have the opportunity to earn the following American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguard, Standard First Aid, CPR for the professional rescuer, and AED.