THIS IS A NON REFUNDABLE COURSE 

Course Description :

The purpose of the American Red Cross r. 24 Lifeguarding instructor and Lifeguarding instructor trainer online update courses are to provide instructors and instructor trainers with an updated certification and essential knowledge about:

• The updated r.24 American Red Cross Lifeguarding program and program materials.
• Teaching strategies and techniques used when teaching courses and modules in the lifeguarding program.

• A summary of key changes to the Lifeguarding basic-level courses.

All current American Red Cross Lifeguarding instructors and instructor trainers must successfully complete an r.24 update, earning an r.24 Lifeguarding instructor or instructor trainer certification, to teach the r.24 Lifeguarding program courses.

Note: Expired Lifeguarding instructors or instructor trainers, expired by no more than 1 year, that do not qualify to take the online update, may take a Limited-Edition Lifeguarding Instructor or Instructor Trainer Recertification course (only available through December 31, 2024). This course is blended learning and will include the r.24 online update course. This course provides a path for expired instructors and trainers to update and recertify. For information on these courses see the following Fact Sheets:

•  r.24 Limited-Edition Lifeguarding Instructor Recertification Fact Sheet
• r.24 Limited-Edition Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer Recertification Fact Sheet

Those Lifeguarding instructors or instructor trainers that do not update to the r.24 Lifeguarding program within the required deadlines may re-enter by taking one of the following courses:

• r.24 Lifeguarding Instructor Crossover/Re-entry course (only if expired no more than 2 years)
• r.24 Lifeguarding Instructor course
• r.24 Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer Academy (for LGIs that meet the IT Academy qualifications).

Prerequisites for LGi/T Review:

1. Possess one of the following current American Red Cross certifications:

• Lifeguarding Instructor

2. Obtain and review r.24 Lifeguarding program course materials. Be able to provide proof 

Online Course 

Upon registration, you will receive an email with the online link directions that must be completed before the in-person date of the class you are booking today. If you do not receive the email with the instructions for the link immediately after booking, it is your responsibility to take the following steps:

1. Check your email inbox thoroughly, including your spam or junk folder.
2. Allow 2-3 minutes for the email to arrive after booking.
3. If you still haven't received the email, please call 203-514-7870 for assistance.

Please note that there are no refunds for failure to complete the online component, and it is your responsibility to confirm that you have received the link. Ensure timely completion to avoid any inconvenience or issues with your course registration.