Training Courses
The Meadowlands YMCA is committed to building a healthier and safer community in Bergen County. As a part of our mission, we offer training and re-certification courses in Lifeguarding and First Aid/CPR/AED. These courses are available for both members and non-members.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
This course teaches the skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Upon completion of the course participants will be certified in pool lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Enrollees must pass a mandatory pre-requisite swim test on the first day of class. Enrollees must also be at least 15 years old by the last date of the class.
Fall & Early Winter Courses
October 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25
December 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13
5-10pm
Member: $344 | Non-Member: $370
LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION
Open to anyone who has already been certified as a lifeguard and whose certifications are going to expire. This is a shortened version of the original course; a pre-requisite test is administered, videos shown, material reviewed, practical skills, written test.
Fall & Early Winter Courses
September 23 & 25
November 18 & 20
5-10pm
Member: $132 | Non-Member: $164
FIRST AID/CPR/AED
This course teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies as well as how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies.
Fall & Early Winter Courses
September 16 & 18
November 11 & 13
6-9pm
Member: $132 | Non-Member: $164
FIRST AID/CPR/AED RECERTIFICATION
Those enrolling in the class must hold a current First Aid/CPR/AED certification that has not yet expired. This is a shortened version of the original course. Videos will be shown, materials reviewed as well as the practical and written tests will be administered.
Fall & Early Winter Courses
September 19
November 14
5-9pm
Member: $69 | Non-Member: $76
Please contact Megan White at mwhite@meadowlandsymca.org for any questions relating to these courses.