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This course is designed to review the skills needed by professional rescuers (lifeguards, firefighters, hospital workers, etc) to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. Prerequisite: Current CPR/AED Pro certification Course Information: Sunday, September 7th Or Sunday, November 9th 9:00 am—1:00 pm Scranton YMCA Members—$40 Non-Members—$50 For additional info: dsdemps@aol.com |
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This course reviews the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide basic first aid care for injuries and sudden illnesses until advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. This course does NOT include information on breathing or cardiac emergencies. Pre-requisites: Current certification Course Information Sunday, October 16th 9:00 am—11:00 am Scranton YMCA Member: $40 Non-Member: $50 For Additional Info: dsdemps@aol.com |
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This course will teach students all of the skills and procedures necessary to become a certified American Red Cross Lifeguard. CPR, AED and First Aid certifications are included in this course. Upon successfully completing all requirements, students will receive American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. PRE-REQUISITES: You Must… · Be age 15 or over · Pass a pre-requisite skills test given at the beginning of the course: 300 yard swim: 100 Freestyle, 100 Breaststroke, 100 either Freestyle or Breaststroke, Surface dive and recover a 10 lb. weight and tow 25 yards. (This skill is times). · 100% attendance for all classroom & pool sessions. MISSED SESSIONS CANNOT BE MADE UP! · Pass both a practical and written exam.
Course Dates & Timers: Fridays, October 17th & 24th: 6:30—9:30 pm Saturdays, October 18th & 25th: 9:00 am—6:00 pm Sundays, October 19th & 26th: 9:00 am –6:00 pm
Course Fees: Scranton YMCA Members: $190 Non-Members: $200 (fee includes all manuals & materials) PLEASE NOTE: · There is a $25 non-refundable registration fee that is incorporated into the above listed program fees. Any participant who is unable to perform the pre-requisite skill test will be notified. They will receive a refund in the mail (less the $25 Registration Fee). · Participants should register at least 1 week in advance. All courses have limits. Registration is on a strictly 1st come/1st serve basis. For additional Info: dsdemps@aol.com |
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The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge and skills that vary from the American Red Cross Lifeguard program. This is a crossover from American Red Cross Lifeguard certification to YMCA Lifeguard Certification. Students certified through another agency’s program (e.g. ARC, RLSS, GSA, Ellis and USLA) may participate in the YMCA Lifeguard Crossover. However, please be informed that this course is specifically designed for crossover from the ARC course. Students who do not successfully complete YMCA Lifeguard Crossover will need to take the full-length, standard YMCA Lifeguard course for certification. PRE-REQUISITES: You Must… · Be age 16 or over · Pass the following swim test: Long shallow front dive, then swim 500 yds, including 100 yards each of: sidestroke, front crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick with one arm forward, and inverted breaststroke kick with arms on the stomach. Tread water for at least two minutes with legs only. Surface dive headfirst and feet first in 8 to 10 feet of water and swim underwater for 15 feet.. · 100% attendance for all classroom & pool sessions. MISSED SESSIONS CANNOT BE MADE UP! · Pass both a practical and written exam .
Course Dates: Saturday, October 18th & Sunday, October 19th Course Times: 9:00 am—5:00 pm each day
Scranton YMCA Members: $108 Non-Members: $115 (fee includes all manuals & materials) Participants should register at least 1 week in advance. All courses have limits. Registration is on a strictly 1st come/1st serve basis. |
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This course provides participants with the basic knowledge and skills to teach YMCA swim lessons to parent/child pairs, preschoolers, youth and adults. It includes both land and pool sessions on lesson plans, teaching methodology, class organization, class components and skills for the YMCA progressive program. The course also covers the Y’s expectations for instructors and outlines their responsibilities for teaching YMCA Aquatics classes that are student-centered values-oriented, and safe and effective in teaching aquatic skills. PRE-REQUISITES: · Minimum age 16 years · Current CPR/AED Pro Certification · Current First Aid Certification · Current Oxygen Administration Certification · Ability to demonstrate proficiency in Minnow Level swimming skills
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Lifeguard certification. Read the textbooks prior to attending the course (Teaching Swimming Fundamentals Manual, Parent/Child Preschool Manual, Youth and Adult Manual). Course Dates & Times: To Be Announced (MUST ATTEND ALL DAYS) Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, June 11th, 12th & 13th 9:00 am—5:00 pm each day Fee: $75
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Learn to explore the underwater world! Ages 12 and over are welcome. Scuba classes are taught by Pisces Divers. Those completing the course will receive SSI Certification. The course includes classroom and pool sessions. Open water dives necessary for certification can be arranged with instructor for an additional fee. Participants need to bring mask, fins, snorkel and boots. THESE SHOULD NOT BE PURCHASES UNTIL AFTER THE FIRST CLASS SO THAT ALL PARTICIPANTS CAN BE EDUCATED AS TO THE TYPE AND QUALITY EQUIPMENT THEY WILL NEED. Equipment packages will be available through the Dive Shop. Class size is limited-Please register early to secure a spot. Course Information November 6th—December 11th Scranton YMCA Members: $260 Non-Members: $280 |
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