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Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

(2 Year AHA Certification) – Same Day Certification Card!

Recommended for: MDs, RNs, EMTs, Paramedics, Dentists, Pharmacists, and Medical Personnel.

The BLS Class covers:

  • Adult, Child, and Infant CPR
  • Conscious and Unconscious Choking for victims of all ages
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use and special considerations
  • Breathing Barriers, Bag Valve Masks, and 2 Rescuer CPR
  • Cardiopulmonary Emergencies and Special Resuscitation Situations

MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO ATTEND

The StarGuard Elite Instructor Development Course (IDC) is designed to prepare StarGuard Elite Instructors to provide a quality education program for lifeguards, using experiential activities based upon adult learning principles, and an emphasis on understanding and utilizing effective facilitation skills.  

The Instructor Development process includes an online self-study course and a face-to-face course conducted by SGE Faculty.  Instructor candidates will review proper rescue techniques that can be used in a variety of aquatic settings and the most effective ways to educate new and experienced aquatic rescue personnel.

The StarGuard Instructor Development Course (IDC) is designed to train new StarGuard Instructor candidates, cross-over existing lifeguard instructors from another agency, reauthorize StarGuard Instructors, and upgrade Instructor status.  

Instructor Candidates are expected to have exceptional current content knowledge, skill mastery, the ability to follow written and verbal directions, and demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate in a professional manner.

Course Description

The Purpose of the SGE STAR BLS course is to prepare individuals who work in an aquatic environment or facility to respond to or assist during emergencies. To receive certification, students are required to demonstrate knowledge by completing skill assessments and passing a written exam with a score of 80% or greater.

The focus during training is on competency assessment, methods and approaches that are specific to StarGuard, and facility-specific response methods.

Our courses are designed and taught by industry-leading professionals who are motivated to help prepare you for the many incidents that can arise. 

STAR BLS Certification Prerequisites: 

  • 16 years or older to participate 
  • Candidates must be comfortable in the water while wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD, also known as lifejacket) appropriate for the water activities.
  • 1-day in-person course - all days must be attended
  • You must bring an electronic copy of the Starguard 6th Edition Text Book
  • Classroom & pool setting - dress accordingly
  • A Hip Pack, Whistle, & BigEasy style CPR Mask are required to attend the course. 

If you do not have a circle aquatic CPR Mask on the day of the course, you will be charged $20.00. If you do not have a HIp Pack, or Whistle on the day of the course,  you will be charged $30 for a circle aquatic CPR mask, Hip Pack, and Whistle.

Swim Prerequisite:

  • No swim prerequisite. Must be comfortable in the water.

 

Certification will be awarded on the last day of class and are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of the written and practical exam. Valid for 1 year. 
 

 

 

Lifeguard Certification Prerequisites: 

This course is restricted to Premier Aquatics team members only

  • 16 years or older to participate 
  • Participants need the personal email address for online training
  • 2-day in-person course - all days must be attended
  • Classroom & pool setting - dress accordingly
  • **Online training must be completed before the start of the in-person portion of this training**

A Hip Pack, Whistle, & BigEasy CPR Mask (NO TRIANGLE MASKS) are required to attend the course. IF YOU PURCHASED THROUGH US, YOU WILL RECEIVE THEM DURING THE COURSE. 

Swim Prerequisite:

  • Swim 50 yards without stopping
  • Swim 50 yards with a rescue tube across the chest
  • Tread water for 1 minute without the use of hands
  • Retrieve 10-pound object from the bottom of the pool

 

Certification will be awarded on the last day of class and are contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of the written and practical exam. Valid for 1 year. 
 

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