Aquatics
Water Safety Certification Programs
Berks County headquarters for water safety

Body Zone offers American Red Cross Certified classes to satisfy virtually any requirement. Courses include: Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety Instruction and First Aid, plus recertification classes in Lifeguarding, First Aid, Basic Water Rescue and CPR.

Recertification Classes

• American Red Cross certified course
• One-day class for previously certified individuals
• CPR/AED for Lifeguarding - Fee: $85
• Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED - Fee: $190
• For ages 15+

Lifeguarding Classes*

• American Red Cross certified course
• Teaches skills needed to respond to and prevent aquatic emergencies
• For ages 15+
• Each session includes 30 hours of instruction
• Fee: $280*
• Download full course description

Water Safety Instructor

• American Red Cross certified course
• Prepares students to become swim instructors and in basic water rescue skills
• For ages 16+
• Many graduates go on to teach at Body Zone's Swim School
• Download full course description
• Must attend all eight classes
• Fee: $270

Basic Water Rescue

• American Red Cross certified course
• For ages 12 and older
• Successful completion of four-hour course includes a certificate valid for three years
• Fee: $65

This program is designed for those who do not need to be trained as lifeguards but require or would benefit from being certified to prevent, recognize and respond to many types of aquatic emergencies. This class teaches easy-to-remember water rescue techniques and safety tips. It is excellent for camp counselors, daycare workers, teachers, parents and anyone else around water on a regular basis whether for recreational or professional reasons.

Water Safety Training for Swim Coaches (FAST TRACK OPTION)

• American Red Cross certified course in conjunction with USA Swimming
• Identifies life-threatening and other hazardous situations in and around water and teaches skills needed to prevent and handle them.
• Two-part course
• Fee: $65

Course Description
Part One: Coaches must conduct a self study that concludes with a written exam through USA Swimming. To get started, visit USA Swimming's web site for detailed instructions. Login/account creation are on the left hand side of the page. There is no fee for this portion. Please print a copy of your receipt/certification that shows you've successfully completed the written test to Body Zone on the day of Part Two.

Part Two: After successfully completing part one coaches partake in a pool skills session at Body Zone to complete part two. See schedule below. Certificates, valid for three years, are issued after both parts are completed satisfactorily.

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

• American Red Cross certified course
• Group and private sessions by appointment only
• New certification - private fee: $150, group private fee: $120 Register
• Recertification – private fee: $120, group private fee: $100 Register

Designed for individuals with a duty to respond to emergencies, this program combines discussions and hands-on training. Real life rescue scenarios reinforce decision making skills. Course covers how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults, children and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over.

Contact Jerry Wojciechowski (610-376-2100 x 282) for appointment and additional information.

Contact:

Jerry Wojciechowski
Director of Wellness, Aquatics and Business Development
610-376-2100 x 282
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