CPR & Safety Education
As part of our commitment to social responsibility, YMCA offers a variety of American Red Cross safety education courses, including CPR/AED and First Aid, Lifeguarding, Babysitting Trainings, and more!
All YMCA Safety Education courses are taught by certified American Red Cross instructors. Many of these classes come with an American Red Cross certification, as well as hands on practice and training to prepare you to handle a variety of situations skillfully and professionally. Attendance at all class times listed is mandatory.
Learn more about each of our available courses below.
+ CPR/AED & First Aid – Blended Learning
CPR/AED & First Aid – Blended Learning
Ages 15 + | Fercho YMCA
Prepare for the unexpected and gain the knowledge and skills needed for effective leadership in the event of an emergency! This course will prepare you to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving infants, children, and adults. Topics include how to recognize and manage an emergency situation, basic first aid, standard emergency care procedures and administration, CPR, AED, and more.
After completion of this class, you will be certified for two years in Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid for adults, children, and infants. Classes are OSHA compliant and are available as in-person or hybrid options.
In-Person Courses: This course is set up as an in-person class, and includes a presentation, skills practice, and written exam at the Fercho YMCA.
Hybrid Courses: This course is structured by having participants learn class material online prior to the in-person skills session. Included in the online material is an online exam that must be completed prior to the in-person class date. This online material will be emailed to participants approximately 1 week prior to the class date and will take approximately 3 hours. Participants will then arrive for a two-hour in-person skills training session with an instructor to complete the class.
Classes are held every month, check out our online registration platform to view available times and dates.
+ Lifeguarding Certifications Course
Lifeguarding Certification Course
The American Red Cross Lifeguarding course provides entry-level lifeguard 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/sudden illnesses until emergency medical services personnel take over. This program includes a Lifeguarding certification and a First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Participants must be 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of this course and must attend all three days of class to pass the certification.
Swimming Prerequisites are required and include:
- 250-meter swim
- Tread water for 2 min without hands
- The brick test - retrieve a brick from the bottom of the pool
Classes run Friday 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm and Sunday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Please note: Times are subject to change based on class size, pool time, and testing. These times will be reviewed with participants at the beginning and end of each day.
Classes are held every month, check out our online registration platform to view available times and dates.
+ Lifeguard Recertification Course
Lifeguard Recertification Course
This course is for American Red Cross certified lifeguards who need to renew their lifeguarding and first aid certifications. Participants must be currently certified or within 30 days of their expiration date. Participants will take the written test for Lifeguarding and First Aid training, as well as perform all the skills learned in a Lifeguarding class. There will be very limited review for this test - it is expected that participants have reviewed all information before attending this challenging course. This is an American Red Cross certification program.
Classes are held every month, check out our online registration platform to view available times and dates.
+ Babysitting Trainings
Private Group Classes
Do you have a group of 6+ and want to take a course together? We would be happy to hold a group class just for you! This is a great option for organizations, businesses, scouts, church groups, and many others. The YMCA can either host your group at a YMCA facility, or we can come to you! Help your team and friends feel safer, more educated, and prepared. To register your group, please contact Max Ommen at 701.364.4126 or email safteyeducation@ymcanorthernsky.org.
Offsite classes will need internet access, space for training, TV and/or projector with HDMI connections.
Private group classes offered include:
- CPR, AED and First Aid Class Blended Learning - In Person Sessions
- CPR, AED, and First Aid Class Blended Learning- Hybrid Sessions (Online Learning and In-Person Skills)
- Babysitting Trainings
- Lifeguard Certification Course