Courses are blended learning courses (i.e., approximately 7.5 hours of online coursework plus approximately 25 hours of scheduled, mandatory in-person class time for lifeguarding; 12 hours for recertification). All blended course work must be completed prior to the first class session.

Participants must pass a Lifeguard Swim Test before registering for a course. Curriculum includes classroom work, practical skills in the water and on land, and two written final exams. Attendance is required at all classes. Participants who successfully complete the course receive a certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED for the Professional Rescuer that is valid for two years.