Courses Offered
Courses offered range from Lifeguarding or Lifeguarding Instructor (American Red Cross) to Certified Pool Operator (PHTA formerly known as NSPF).
If interested in hosting a private class (Certified Pool Operator, Lifeguarding, or CPR/AED/First Aid, please reach out to Kimberly at ksltrainingmn@gmail.com
Certified Pool Operator Course
The PHTA® Certified Pool/Spa Operator® Certification is recognized by local and state authorities as the most widely-accepted, verifiable pool and spa training credential. Each year, more than 30,000 professionals learn how to more efficiently operate safer aquatic facilities with this program. The CPO® Certification is valid for five years. This is an approved National Environmental Health Association course which will earn you 16 CEUs.
I offer the CPO® Certification training as a blended approach Pool Operator Primer™ online class followed by Pool Operator Fusion™ one-day in classroom learning. CPO® Certification requires successful completion of classwork and exam. Includes the chief industry resource NSPF® Pool & Spa Operator™ Handbook, also available in Spanish (live portion in English but handbook and exam in Spanish upon request).
The online portion takes approximately 8 hours to complete. The online portion may take more or less time based on your experience. After each lesson, you must pass the quiz with 80% or above to move on to the next lesson. This portion must be completed prior to the start of the live session.
The live session* is approximately 8 hours and includes the 3 hours allotted for the 50 question test. The test is open book/notes. The results are given immediately. It takes approximately 3 business days to receive the digital certification. The certification is good for 5 years.
*Currently the live session is conducted virtually and the student must have access to a computer/tablet with a camera.
Lifeguarding Instructor or
Lifeguarding Course
Lifeguarding Instructor or IT Review Course:
This in-person Instructor review course is the required course for all Lifeguarding Instructors/ITs to re-certify. During this course, Lifeguarding Instructors and Instructor Trainers will participate in an in-water practice and polish skills session in addition to a classroom-based review of Red Cross administrative policies and procedures. Lifeguarding Instructors may also choose to attend a brief "test out" session following this course to gain a basic-level Lifeguarding certification.
Lifeguarding Instructor:
Certifies individuals to teach all Lifeguarding courses (core courses and optional add-ons* • Demonstrates the characteristics required to be a Red Cross representative and role model • Teaches courses in a manner that helps participants stay engaged in the learning process • Ensures participants’ health and safety during training • Demonstrates skills at an appropriate level of performance • Maintains complete and accurate records and reports • Plans, organizes and conducts the courses and presentations in the Lifeguarding program in accordance with the requirements of the specific course or presentation they will be teaching, and evaluates participants • Monitors participants’ practice and provides corrective feedback and encouragement consistent with the skill assessment criteria. Must be currently Lifeguard Certified to attend. Certification (LGI) is good for 2 years.
Lifeguarding:
The American Red Course Lifeguarding Program includes: • The latest science • Increased physical competency requirements • Strong focus on surveillance and water rescue training, including what to do when things don’t go as practiced • A single 2-year Lifeguarding certification, including First Aid and CPR/AED • Objective-based rescue training with an emphasis on team response • FREE digital refreshers Course format has also been streamlined to include two core training courses, featuring a new blended learning version, plus optional add-on modules.
Dates & Locations
Dates and locations for all courses can be found in Events.
