First Aid/CPR/AED program helps participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and first aid emergencies. Registration is required by the Monday before class begins to provide ample time to complete the required online material prior to the in-person portion of the class. Must be 15 years or older to take the class.

Classes:

Friday, 11/22: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, 11/23: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Friday, 12/6: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, 12/7: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday, 12/14: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

The Lifeguarding course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries, and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. Registration is required by the Monday before class in order to provide ample time to complete the required online material prior to the in-person portion of the class. Must be 15 years or older to take the class. Registration does not guarantee certification.

The class can be taken at no cost to the participant with successful reference and background check, and an agreement to work at the Hamden/North Haven YMCA & New Haven YMCA Youth Center for six months.  

Our Y offers Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard certification courses throughout the year. The course includes CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications for ages 15 years and up. Candidates must be able to swim 550 yards non-stop and tread water for three minutes. All participants must take and pass the pre-test before registering for class. We are offering a blended learning course, online and classroom. Participants must attend all classes.

Classes:

11/23: 1:00pm - pre-test
11/30: 9:00am - 6:00pm
12/1: 9:00am - 4:00pm