Johnston Community Education

Course Description Students will become certified in in CPR, AED, and First Aid for adults, children, and infants after successfully completing all the course requirements. To fulfill the class requirements, students will first complete an online course. The online portion will be accessible through email three days prior to the in-person course. After completing the online course, proof of passing must be submitted to the instructor at the in-person class or sent ahead of time through email. The in-person class will reinforce topics learned in the online portion, allow students to practice the skills, and then be evaluated on the skills. Logistics Class is held at Summit Middle School Multi-Purpose Room. Enter through door #20 and the instructor will be there to guide participants to the classroom. Bring a water bottle, proof of passing the online course, and a sweatshirt since the room is chilly. Instructor Olivia Crawford, American Red Cross CPR Instructor olivia.crawford@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Description: This course is for participants 15 and older who want to become a certified Lifeguard through the American Red Cross. Students will have to pass a pre-requisite swim of a distance swim, brick dive drill, and water tread. There is an online component to the course that needs to be completed prior to the first in-person class. Students must attend all class dates in full in and pass all required skills. Students must pass a final written test in person and pass the in water final skills in order to be successful in the course and achieve certification. Students who do not pass the prerequisite will receive a 50% refund. Students who do not pass later in the class will be issues only a 25% refund or a credit towards a future class. Logistics: Parents should provide an email for their student to the instructor upon registration. The email address should be a personal account, not a school email. The instructor information is listed below. Students will have 1-2 weeks to complete their online course, which takes an average of 7 hours to complete. After successfully completing the online course, students should show proof of passing to the instructor on the first day of class. Bring two swim suits, two towels, warm clothing, goggles, snacks, water bottle, I.D/Drivers license, proof of online course completion. Instructor: Olivia Crawford, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, olivia.crawford@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Description: This course is a recertification course for American Red Cross Lifeguards who are nearing expiration or within 30 days of expiration. Students will complete an online course, pre-requisite swim test, and a written exam to obtain recertification. Students and/or parents MUST supply the instructor with a personal email address of the student that is affiliated with the Lifeguard certificate. Students must participate in the entire class and demonstrate all skills up to par with American Red Cross standards. Logistics: Class is held at Summit Pool in Johnston. Enter the building through door #20. Bring snacks, sack lunch, water bottle, two swim suits, two towels, water bottle, goggles, warm clothing, and an I.D. Instructor: Olivia Crawford, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, olivia.crawford@johnston.k12.ia.us

Course Description: This course is for current or past Blaze swimmers only who want to maintain their skills, endurance, and technique in the off season. Logistics: This class is at Summit Pool in Johnston, enter through door #20. Bring goggles, towel, change of clothes, water bottle, and any swim equipment such as flippers, snorkel, and hand paddles. Instructor: Blaze Coaching Staff, please email Olivia Crawford with questions at olivia.crawford@johnston.k12.ia.us