American Red Cross Training Services

A lifeguarding certification isn’t just about summer employment, it’s a gateway to a multitude of possibilities. Join us on Lifeguard Appreciation Day on Wednesday, July 31st at 2:00 p.m. ET as two talented Red Cross certified lifeguards share how their lifeguard experiences propelled their careers into new directions.

Planning a deep sea dive or some swimming challenges this summer? 🌊🤿 👇 Hear from Scientific Advisory Council member Dr. Joshua Tobin to discover the different reasons and circumstances of hypoxic and shallow water blackouts. One is due to a lack of carbon dioxide and the other is due to diluted oxygen levels that can occur while freediving.

Join us in celebrating our incredible Summer 2024 Training Services Interns on this #NationalInternDay! These talented individuals have undergone extensive training, including becoming certified in our Red Cross First Aid/CPR class. Their hard work and dedication are making a difference in our mission to make lifesaving skills accessible to all. Let's give them a big round of applause! 🎉 #NationalInternDay2024 #SavingLivesStartsHere

There is an average of 4,012 unintentional drowning deaths per year. Today is World #DrowningPrevention Day. 👇 Here are some ways drowning can be prevented: ✔️ Installing barriers controlling access to water ✔️ Teaching swimming, water safety & safe rescue skills ⭐ Look in the comments for additional resources on drowning prevention and statistics.

Are you passionate about saving lives and sharing knowledge? Have you ever considered building a career from it? 💼 Whether you're seeking extra income or aiming to start a full-time CPR and First Aid teaching business, follow these simple steps to reach your dream. Learn more in the comments below. 👇

Highlighting our Centennial Campaign provider El Centro Aquatic Center's focus on promoting water safety education through its Junior Lifeguarding program ⭐ In this 8-week program, youth from all over El Centro attended and were paired with Junior Lifeguarding Instructor, Camila Munguia. Camila provided various forms of instruction for maximum levels of engagement from the Junior Guards. Through one-on-one and group exercises the Junior Guards got an in-depth look at what it truly is like to be lifeguards certified by the American Red Cross. A notable feature of this program was for Junior Guards to be able to meet and work alongside the El Centro Lifeguards, receiving insight and advice from those who work the front line of the Aquatic Center. “The Junior Lifeguards who completed this course left with a new outlook on the profession of Lifeguarding, creating a safer and more informed public of the future,” notes Angel Rosa, Aquatics Coordinator of the City of El Centro. We are proud to have you a part of the Centennial Campaign! ❤️

With the return of warmer weather and outdoor fun, we are here to debunk a common misconception. ❌Common Myth: Use hydrogen peroxide to clean wounds. ✔️The Truth: Hydrogen peroxide can harm skin tissue and delay healing. The best way to clean a wound is with soap and water. Learn more First Aid tips and how to treat injuries by taking a class: https://rdcrss.org/46SDmQW

“I truly feel like I can see the change in my community, and that’s what I aim to do, change my community one day or life at a time.” Meet Jess Whitacre Micourt, a Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED, BLS, and Lifeguarding Instructor as well as a First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer. Teaching for her is more than a career, it’s a passion. Jess has empowered hundreds of individuals to be prepared in the moments that matter by using a sense of humor and a keen ability to connect with others. Jess wanted to make a difference in her new position as JEA Health & Wellness Director and discovered that she loved to teach others. She got her staff excited about CPR by making the class interactive and incorporating humor—one silly tactic including naming all her manikins Jerry. Jess had one student who saved her child a few days after taking her class, who later admitted she almost didn’t attend. The student’s child was in the backseat when he suddenly started choking. Due to her training, she was able to recognize the symptoms, pull over to the side of the road and quickly respond, saving his life. Jess’s passion for teaching pushed her to eventually open her own business, Limitless Training, where she currently focuses on nonprofits and rural areas that don’t have easy access to lifesaving training. She eliminates accessibility and affordability barriers to make communities safer, and she’s looking to grow her clientele in the future. Thank you for making a difference, Jess! ❤️

Being water smart means knowing how to behave safely when in, on and around the water — and knowing what to do in a water emergency — so you can help prevent a dangerous situation from happening. Let's test your knowledge on the facts. 📚

For over a century, our First Aid/CPR/AED training has been the go-to program for thousands of individuals and organizations. ➡️ Find out how our First Aid/CPR/AED training takes active learning to a new level to improve skill competency and confidence: https://rdcrss.org/36AMc8a