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Lifeguard Training 2007
For Immediate Release
on Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Lifeguard Training flyer imageThe purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course is to teach lifeguard candidates the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course content and activities prepare candidates to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drownings and injuries. This program includes a lifeguard training course with aquatic-specific first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.

Course Prerequisites:
15 years old (by course completion date)
300 yards of continuous swimming in prescribed order
Recover 10lb. object from 7 - 10 ft. of water in 1min 40sec

Pool Location
Temescal Pool - 371 45th St. (Behind Oakland Technical High School) (510) 597-5013

For assistance or more information call
OPR Aquatics (510) 238-2196.

City of Oakland
Office of Parks and Recreation
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3330
Oakland, California 94612
(510) 238-PARK
(510) 238-2397 Fax


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