The Red Cross’s lifeguard certification program is considered the gold standard in water safety, but an investigation into the nonprofit reveals alleged gaps in its oversight of lifeguard training.

The primary purpose of the courses in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to: Prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic ...

In August 2020, executives at the American Red Cross gathered to discuss a tragedy. A 6-year-old girl had drowned at a Los Angeles summer camp the year before, and her parents were claiming that ...

DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - When disaster strikes, the American Red Cross is there for recovery but also works to prevent heartbreak before it happens. One way they do that is through lifeguard training.

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The American Red Cross suggests teens considering a summer job to add lifesaving skills or certifications to their résumés by taking a class in first aid, CPR and AED usage, ...

EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – Warm weather is right around the corner, and that means pools will soon be opening. Having a trained lifeguard in the seat is the most important part when it ...

American Red Cross - Full Lifeguarding Certification Course Pre-test: Saturday, 10/27/2012 - 8:00-9:00am Course dates: Saturdays & Sundays, 10/27/2012, 10/28/2012, 11/3/2012, 11/4/2012 - 9:00am-5:00pm ...

The American Red Cross is encouraging anyone interested in being a lifeguard this summer to sign up for a class today. Every year our area faces a severe shortage of lifeguards, especially for the ...

The American Red Cross is offering classes to train lifeguards and water safety instructors on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The following classes will be offered: * Lifeguard training for those who ...

OTTAWA -- The Putnam County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold lifeguard training in a series of classes beginning Friday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. at the annex building and at the Ottawa pool.