Lifeguard Training, Professional Rescue
Certificate of Completion Kinesiology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
This noncredit certificate will provide the necessary training in emergency assessment and lifeguard rescue skills to be certified as an American Red Cross lifeguard. Students interested in employment at an aquatics facility, either pool or ocean, will receive the necessary training and certification in lifeguarding and professional rescue for these positions.
Program Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to assess emergency situations in a pool or the ocean and identify an action plan for immediate implementation.
- Students will be able to perform water rescues and perform CPR as necessary.
Requirements
Certificate of Completion
A certificate leading to improved employability or job opportunities.
For more information regarding noncredit, please visit https://orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/adult-education/index.html
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| KIN A001N | Lifeguard Training, Professional Rescue Noncredit | 22 |
| KIN A002N | Aquatic First Aid/CPR/AED for Lifeguard Rescue Noncredit | 13 |
| KIN A003N | First Aid, CPR/AED First Responder Noncredit | 26 |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
Note: Students who have not received standard first aid training will need to complete the American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED certification for employment.