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American Red Cross Certified Courses in Kennewick!

About

About

We provide four different American Red Cross certification courses throughout the year, available to both Pacific Clinic members and the local community. These empower individuals with life-saving skills, boost career readiness, and foster confidence in emergencies.

 

  • CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certification

  • Babysitting Course

  • Lifeguard Certification

  • Lifeguard Recertification

Registration

Our courses are open to members and non-members! Pacific Clinic members receive a discount.

To register, please call 509-783-5465 or 

in person at The Pacific Clinic Service Desk.

Courses

Course Info

CPR/First Aid/ AED Certification, Babysitting Course, Lifeguard Certification Courses, and Lifeguard Recertification in Kennewick.

CPR/First Aid/ AED Training

This course equips students to recognize and care for various first-aid breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and infants. It is designed for students who need a certification that satisfies OSHA workplace or other regulatory requirements.

A valid 2-year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued upon successful completion.

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost:

Members: $100 + tax

Non-Members: $125 + tax

*Group discounts available- please call*

 

Ages: 16+

 

 

2025 Dates:

February 15

*Private Group Dates upon request

Registration opens 1 month before

Babysitting Course

Learn the skills to start and operate a safe babysitting business! This in-person training works on leadership development and teaches the necessary skills to care for young children.

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Cost:

Members: $100 + tax

Non-Members: $125 + tax

 

Ages: 11 - 15

 

 

2024 Dates:

December 7

Registration opens 1 month before

Lifeguard Certification Course

This 40-hour course teaches the skills to become a certified American Red Cross lifeguard. It covers the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard and how to carry them out in a professional manner. It covers rescues, first aid, CPR / AED, and practical skills.

 

*SWIM TEST REQUIRED.

 

Offered during spring and winter. Please see below for additional class information.

Times: Course specific (click below)

 

Cost: 

Includes LG Manual and CPR Mask

Members: $250 + tax

Non-Members: $300 + tax

Ages: 15+

Lifeguard Recertification Course

his course will review materials and skills needed to renew an existing American Red Cross lifeguard certification. Participants must pass a standardized swim test, attend a review class, complete written exams, and in-water skills testing.

Offered during spring and winter. Please see below for additional class information.

Times: Course specific (click below)

 

Cost: 

Members: $75 + tax

Non-Members: $100 + tax

Ages: 15+

Lifeguard Certification

Lifeguard Certification Course in Kennewick

LG Course: Option 1
LG Course: Option 2

Winter Break Lifeguarding Course

The FULL LG courses are BLENDED LEARNING courses and will require online content to be completed after passing the Swim Evaluation but before the first in-person class day.

 

Registered participants must attend the swim evaluation >> Then they will be given access to the American Red Cross online learning material.  They will have one week to complete the online material before the In-Person class sessions begin.

 

Registration Opens Wed., Nov. 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Registration Closes Fri., Dec. 20 at 4:00 p.m.

Course Schedule:

Swim Test

  • December 20:  5:00-7:00 p.m. - Pool 2, Lanes 1-3

Pre-course eLearning content must be completed before the first day of class, Saturday, December 28

In-Person Sessions 

  • Saturday, December 28:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Monday, December 30:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

  • Tuesday, December 31:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, January 2:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ​

  • Friday, January 3:  FULL SKILLS REVIEW 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.​​

    • In-person Session Schedule:​

    • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. HomeTeams Classroom

    • 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Break

    • 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. Pool 2, Lanes 2-3

 

Written Exams & Final Scenarios

  • Saturday, January 4:  9:00 a.m. - until finished (no later than 5:00 p.m.)

    • 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. HomeTeams Classroom​

    • 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Lunch Break

    • 11:30 a.m.  - 5:00 p.m.* (*Until Finished) Pool 2, Lanes 2-3

January Lifeguarding Course

The FULL LG courses are BLENDED LEARNING courses and will require online content to be completed after passing the Swim Evaluation but before the first in-person class day.

 

Registered participants must attend the swim evaluation >> Then they will be given access to the American Red Cross online learning material.  They will have one week to complete the online material before the In-Person class sessions begin.

Registration Opens Wed., Nov. 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Registration Closes Thurs., Jan 9 at 4:00 p.m.

Course Schedule:

Swim Test

  • January 9:  7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Pool 2, Lanes 1-3

Pre-course eLearning content must be completed before the first day of class, Thursday, January 16.

In-Person Sessions 

  • Thursday, January 16:  4:00-8:00 p.m. 

  • Friday, January 17:  4:00-8:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, January 18:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

  • Thursday, January 23:  4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

  • Friday, January 24:  4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, January 25:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Thursday, January 30:  FULL SKILLS REVIEW 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  • Friday, January 31:  FULL SKILLS REVIEW 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    • In-person Session Saturday Schedule:​

      • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. HomeTeams Classroom

      • 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Break

      • 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. Pool 2, Lanes 2-3

    • In-person Session Thursdays and Fridays:

      • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. HomeTeams Classroom​

      • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Pool 2, Lanes 2-3

 

Written Exams & Final Scenarios 

  • Saturday, February 1:  9:00 a.m. - until finished (no later than 5:00 p.m.)

    • 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. HomeTeams Classroom​

    • 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Lunch Break

    • 11:30 a.m.  - 5:00 p.m.* (*Until Finished) Pool 2, Lanes 2-3

Lifeguard Recertification

Lifeguard Recertification Course in Kennewick

FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ALREADY HAVE AN AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

RECERT: Option 1

Winter Break Lifeguard Recertification

For individuals who already HAVE an ARC LG certification

This course will review materials and skills needed to renew an existing American Red Cross lifeguard certification. Participants must pass a standardized swim test* and attend a review class as well as complete written exams and in-water skills testing. If they are unsuccessful in the Swim Evaluation they will be removed from the recertification course.

 

Course Schedule:

Swim TEST

  • Friday, December 20:  5:00-7:00 p.m. - Pool 2, Lanes 2-3

Review Course

  • Friday, January 3:  FULL SKILLS REVIEW 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Written Exams & Final Scenarios

  •  Saturday, January 4:  9:00 a.m. - until finished (no later than 5:00 p.m.)

January Lifeguard Recertification

For individuals who already HAVE an ARC LG certification

This course will review materials and skills needed to renew an existing American Red Cross lifeguard certification.

Participants must pass a standardized swim test* and attend a review class as well as complete written exams and in-water skills testing.

 

Course Schedule:

Swim TEST

  • Saturday, January 25:  1:00-3:00 p.m. - Pool 2, Lanes 2-3

Review Course

  • Thursday, January 30: FULL SKILLS REVIEW 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

  • Friday, January 31: FULL SKILLS REVIEW 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Written Exams & Final Scenarios

  •  Saturday, February 1:  9:00 a.m. - until finished (no later than 5:00 p.m.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about our Lifeguard Certification Course

FAQ
RECERT: Option 2
GET IN CONTACT

Kelli Dunfee, Aquatic Director

Phone: (509) 783-5465 x223 

Email: kelli@pacific.clinic

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