Certification Info
ASPMC courses are taught by licensed American Red Cross instructors. Interested persons may register for courses by calling the SPMC offices at 770-993-7492. SPMC courses are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, usually accommodating a maximum of 10 students per session. SPMC courses are available at a discount to SPMC employees, but are also open to the public. For questions, please e-mail or call our office.
Courses offered by SPMC include:
- Lifeguard Training (LGT)
- Community First Aid and Safety (CFAS)
- CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRO)
- AED Essentials
The LGT/First Aid certification is valid for 2 years from the date of course completion. The CPRO/AED certification is valid for 2 years from the date of course completion.
Lifeguard Training (LGT)
Cost of the LGT course: $225. All employees who get certified through SPMC will get $25 added to their bonus check, IF they complete the season. Students who pass the LGT course will receive certifications in LGT/First Aid and CPRO/AED, allowing them to lifeguard. The certifications are good for 2 years from the course completion date.
Class Prerequisites: On the first day of class you must be able to complete the following skills in order to continue
1. Swim 300 yards in the following order:
- 300 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke. Front crawl must include rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing, propellant kick. Rhythmic breathing can be performed either by breathing to the side or the front. Breastroke must include a pull, breath, kick, and glide sequence.
*There is no time requirement for this skill. Students must only show that they can swim 300 yards using the above strokes without stopping.
2. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, do a surface dive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10lb object, return to the surface, and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
*When returning to the starting point, the candidate must hold the 10lb object with both hands and must keep his/her face above the water. The participant can swim on his/her back using an elementary back stroke kick, flutter kick or rotary kick. The participant is complete once he/she has exited the water and is standing on the pool deck.
3. Tread water for two minutes without using your hands. Your head must stay above the water during the two minutes.
Once a participant has successfully completed the course prerequisites, he/she will be accepted into the class and will be instructed on how to become a lifeguard. To pass the course and become LGT certified, participants must complete a written test with 80% accuracy in the 3 sections of the final exam. Section 1: 16 correct answers out of 20 questions, section 2: 24 correct answers out of 30 questions on Part I and 8 correct answers out of 10 questions on Part II, and section 3: 16 correct answers out of 20 questions.
Lifeguard Training Class Supplies
- Swimsuit(s) (Girls must wear a one piece suit, no thong backs)
- Goggles
- Towels
- Warm clothing (The water will be chilly so dress appropriately)
- Lunch or lunch money (Students will be allowed to leave for 1hr)
- Paper
- Pens or Pencils
- Payment for class (Check or cash acceptable)
Note: Attendance is mandatory in order to pass the course. Cell phones and pagers will not be allowed in class! Students who violate this rule will be dismissed from class and will not be issued a refund.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer/AED Essentials (CPRO)
For guards that are currently LGT certified, but need to renew their CPRO certification, we offer classes at the SPMC office.
All SPMC employees must have valid certifications on file with the office in order to work.
2013 Certification Class Schedule
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - 2 Year Certification!
DATE TIME LOCATION COST
Saturday 4/20/13 1PM – 6PM SPMC Office $65.00
Thursday 5/9/13 5PM – 10PM SPMC Office $65.00
COST: $65 for students who brings their CPR mask and LGT book
If a student needs to purchase a CPR mask and/or LGT book, the cost is $40 LGT book and $15 CPR mask.
*SPMC employees who attend the CPRO class after the LGT meeting will receive a $5 discount.
Class space is limited, please call the office at 770.993.7492 to reserve your spot.
Lifeguard Training
DATE TIME LOCATION Blended
4/20, 4/21, 4/27, 4/28 Sat & Sun: 9AM – 6PM East Cobb No
4/27, 4/28, 5/4, 5/5 Sat & Sun: 9AM – 6PM Sandy Springs No
5/3, 5/4, 5/5 Fri: 5:30-9:00PM Sat & Sun: 9AM – 6PM Alpharetta Yes
5/10, 5/11, 5/12 Fri: 5:30-9:00PM Sat & Sun: 9AM – 6PM Roswell Yes
All lifeguard courses are $225. A $25 deposit is required to reserve a spot in the LGT class and the remaining balance of $200 is due in the office before the first day of class. Deposits are refundable up to 7 days prior to class, if after this date a student cannot make the class, they will lose their deposit. If a student is unable to pass the LGT class prerequisites, they will be refunded $225. Once a student passes the prerequisites and is officially entered into the class, they will not be issued a refund if they are unable to pass the course.
Blended Learning: Blended learning classes require access to the internet to view pre-class material and other outside classwork.
SPMC employees who take an SPMC LGT class will be reimbursed $25 on their bonus check in October. Employees must complete the season in order to receive a class reimbursement.
Class space is limited, please call the office at 770.993.7492 to reserve your spot.