The American Lifeguard Association has been offering lifeguard courses for over 30 years.
ALA helps with the development of testing protocols and the administration of health and safety program at swimming pools, waterparks, and beaches. ALA emphasizes public awareness of responsibility in aquatic environmental issues to protect the world we live in. It has worked diligently on environmental issues to help keep our beaches and waterways cleaner for our future generations.
The skills taught in our national program reflects ECC science and findings from the United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition Report. With our training program, you will not have to wait for a group class.
Our training programs can be taken anywhere, and are utilized by individuals, schools, universities and community pools both here in the United States and abroad. The American Lifeguard Association is one of only a few national certifying agencies for lifeguards. The U.S. Department of Labor has determined that the American Lifeguard Association offers lifeguard certification programs similar to those provided by the American Red Cross.
The American Lifeguard Association is known for its high standards of aquatic safety education. Our Lifeguard Courses are designed to provide you with a complete understanding of lifeguard duties and responsibilities, emphasizing prevention, recognition, and response to emergencies. Our training follows the latest guidelines from organizations like the United States Lifeguard Training Standards Coalition, and we’re proud to incorporate Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) science into our curriculum.
This comprehensive training will equip you to handle a wide variety of emergency situations, including:
- Water rescues: Techniques to safely rescue swimmers who are in distress or have gone under.
- CPR and First Aid: Proper procedures for performing CPR, using an AED, and administering first aid for injuries or illnesses.
- Emergency response: How to respond to various aquatic accidents and injuries, ranging from minor scrapes to life-threatening situations like drowning.
- Prevention: How to identify and reduce risks in aquatic environments to prevent accidents before they happen.