Safety Certifications 
Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider
Purpose of this course is to teach those with a duty to act (professional rescuers) the skills needed to respond appropriately to breathing and cardiac emergencies. This includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to care for a victim of cardiac arrest. People who wish to take the full CPR/AED course should purchase the “BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual.” The manual can be purchased at http://aha.channing-bete.com/ and the cost for the manual is $12. Within 7 days of the class, all payment is non-refundable.
Certificate Issued and Validity Period
Participants who successfully complete the course have the choice of one of the following certificates:
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and the Healthcare Provider: 2 years
- CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider: 2 years
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer: 2 years
2024 Dates
Basic Life Support (BLS) – Full Class (4 hours)
Cost: $45.00
- August 5
- September 9
- October 7
- November 11
- December 9
- January (2025) 6
Class time: 6:00pm
CPR/First Aid/AED Combination Class (Heartsaver)
This course combines the Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid courses. Within 7 days of the class, all payment is non-refundable.
Cost: $80
- August 8
- September 11
- October 9
- November 6
- December 11
- January (2025) 8
Class Time: 6:00pm
Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED Combination Class (Heartsaver)
This course trains participants how to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Those who take this course include: anyone involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first few minutes until professional help arrives. Including: childcare workers, teachers, camp counselors, etc.. Topics covered include: First Aid basics, CPR/AED and choking; CPR and AED use for adults; Children and Infants, Adult, Child, and Infant Choking. Within 7 days of the class, all payment is non-refundable.
Cost: $80.00
- August 14
- September 18
- October 16
- November 13
- December 18
- January (2025) 15
Class Time: 6:00pm
E-Learning (cost is online class + $25 + card fee)
Please visit http://elearning.heart.org/ and find, pay for, and complete one of the courses offered (BLS/CPR; Heartsaver CPR/First Aid/AED; Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED). Call the YMCA at 701-775-2586 and ask to speak to a trainer to set up a skill test to complete certification. There are 3 costs involved: fee for online class, fee to YMCA ($25), and fee for the card
Card Fee: BLS $19; CPR/First Aid/AED $23; Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED $23
Aquatic Certifications
Lifeguard Training
A cognitive and psycho-motor overview of the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies in confined, and non-surf open, water environments. Includes certification training in CPR and First Aid. Minimum age of 15 years. Certifications last for 2 years before recertification is required. Within 7 days of the class, all payment is non-refundable.
Dates:
- August 10 – 11
- September 14-15
- October 12-13
- November 2-3
- December 7-8
- January (2025) 11-12
Class Times: Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 8am-until finished
Cost: $230.00
Note: Blended learning is offered for these classes. You will be asked to complete online modules prior to attending class. Breaks will be given through out the classes. Bring towel, bathing suit, and lock for locker each day.
Lifeguard Re-Certification:
Dates:
- August 11
- September 15
- October 13
- November 3
- December 8
- January (2025) 12
Class Times: 8:00am-2:00pm
Cost: $110.00
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Application of theories of learning, teaching and conducting an American Red Cross Infant to Preschool Aquatic Programs, Progressive Learn to Swim class and Community Water Safety. Certification is good for 2 years before recertification is required.
Must be 16 years of age
Dates:
- August 17 – 18
- September 21-22
- October 19-20
- November 9-10
- December 14-15
- January (2025) 25-26
Class Times: Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 8am-until finished
Cost: $230.00 ($195.00 to the YMCA at registration, $35.00 to the American Red Cross for online training)
Note: Blended learning is offered for these classes. You will be asked to complete online modules prior to attending class. Breaks will be given through out the classes. Bring towel, bathing suit, and lock for locker each day. Refunds will not be given for absence or cancellation without at least 1 weeks notice.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
Dates:
- August 24 – 25
- September 28-29
- October 26-27
- November 23-24
- December 21-22
Class Times: Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $350.00
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) recertification
Dates:
- August 25
- September 29
- October 27
- November 24
- December 22
Class Times: Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $152.00
Within 7 days of the class, all payment is Non-Refundable