Lifeguard Training (New)
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36201 Enchanted Pkwy S., Federal Way, WA 98003, United StatesDriving directions
Welcome to our Lifeguard Training Course, designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to effectively respond to water emergencies and provide care until professional medical help arrives. This course combines classroom learning with practical pool exercises, offering a comprehensive understanding of lifeguarding principles, CPR, AED, first aid, and supplemental oxygen support (SOS).
Pre-Course Preparation
To maximize your learning experience, we strongly encourage you to complete all online course materials prior to attending the in-person classes. This preparation will lay a solid foundation, allowing you to fully engage with the practical aspects of the course.
Class Schedule
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 6 PM (Classroom Only)
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Classroom and Pool) A full day of learning, starting in the pool for hands-on practice of water rescue and lifesaving techniques, and moving to the classroom after lunch.
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Classroom and Pool) Continue to build on your practical skills in the pool, followed by a review session in the classroom to ensure you're test-ready.
Dress Code
Please dress appropriately for both classroom settings and pool activities. Comfortable, practical attire that allows for active participation in water-based exercises is recommended.
Course Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the lifeguard training, participants are required to:
- Attend all scheduled classes without exception.
- Adhere to all course rules and instructor guidance.
- Fulfill all course requirements, demonstrating a clear understanding of the material.
- Perform all water rescue lifesaving technique skills, CPR, AED, first aid, and SOS to the test-ready levels.
- Achieve a minimum score of 80% on the written examination.
- Demonstrate a mature and professional demeanor throughout the course.
Get Ready to Make a Difference
This course is not just about earning your lifeguard certification—it's about preparing you to save lives and ensure water safety at Wild Waves. We look forward to welcoming you and are excited to support you on this important journey.
An international renowned, hands-on lifeguard course that is highly interactive and physically enduring. The course is a comprehensive training program that promotes objective driven and performance based training for individuals wishing to obtain a new ILTP™ certification for shallow water, pool, special facilities, and/or open water, in various water depths ranging from less than 5` feet of water up to any depth and/or open water. Our International Lifeguard Training Programs (ILTP™) are designed and intended to be delivered as part of an integrated curriculum that includes water rescue techniques, First Aid, Health Care Provider CPR, Emergency Oxygen Support, and Automated External Defibrillation as a first responder. This course requires students to perform each concept taught in the course, through student demonstrations of all skills concepts and skills instructed. Students will participate in lifeguarding roles throughout the class and are expected to perform lifeguard duties as first responders. Students will perform on deck and in water simulations, drills and exercises for rescue techniques as an individual and in team scenarios as part of multiple rescuers drills. The ILTP Lifeguard course materials are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai and simplified Chinese languages. Students that successfully complete the ILTP Lifeguard course obtain an ILTP certificate that is valid for one (1) year. Annual renewal is required. Successful candidates can earn anywhere from 2.2 to 2.6 IACET CEUs depending on the level of certification achieved in the program.
- Read and review the Training Standard before the first scheduled class.
- Complete the Candidate Review questions in the course materials before the first scheduled class.