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American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course Pre-course swim skills test

This is the pre-course swim skills test day. If unable to attend pre-swim test date, please contact Sharon Fagan to inquire about possible alternate testing time options.

This blended learning course is a combination of online simulation, in person lectures, and pool activities. It is designed to teach you all the skills and techniques necessary to become a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.

Cost:
$365.00 (Paid after successful completion of the swim skills test) Includes e-copy textbooks,
online simulation course content, and your WSI digital completion certificate.

Prerequisites:
Candidates must be 16 yrs. old and complete all online content and attend all classes.
Complete swimming skills test according to Red Cross Level 4
• Swim 25 yds each of: Front Crawl (freestyle), Back Crawl (backstroke), Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, and Sidestroke and 15 yards of Butterfly.
• Maintain position on back for 1 minute in deep water (floating or sculling)
• Tread water for 1 minute

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Location
Hospital for Special Care
Aquatic Rehabilitation Center
2150 Corbin Avenue
New Britain, CT 06053
Date & Time
Tue, May 17th, 2022
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Contact Info
Registration Deadline May 13, 2022
To register and for questions please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Or call 860-827-1958 ext. 5027