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PEAQ 351 LIFEGUARD/CPR/FA
Credits: 1
Format: Format: One full weekend and the following Friday evening
Level: Intermediate swimming
Prerequisite: None
Course Outline: (pdf)

Content: This is a certification course that includes American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. You can get certified in all this in just one weekend and 3 hours! This course is a must for anyone wishing to get a job as a lifeguard, those who spend leisure time around water or anyone wanting a fun and challenging way to earn a credit!

PEAQ 361 LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR
Credits: 2
Format: One full weekend and times listed for PEAQ 351
Level: Experienced lifeguards moving towards leadership positions
Prerequisite: None
Course Outline: (pdf)

Content: You can become certified as an Instructor of Lifeguards and CPRPR and earn credit also! You will learn the different styles in which people learn and how to effectively teach to those styles. You will have the unique opportunity to actual teach lifeguard candidates enrolled in the basic Lifeguard course. This is special opportunity, as LGI courses are not offered very often. Don't let this one pass you by!

PEC 241 FIRST AID/CPR
Credits: 2
Format: One 3-hour class per week
Level: Beginning
Prerequisite: None
Course Outline: (pdf)

Content: The American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies and CPR certifications may be obtained by the successful completion of this course. The class consists of two written exams and three practical exams. Course content includes sessions on: taking action in emergencies, checking victims, CPR and rescue breathing, bleeding, shock, splinting and bandaging. Also, bone and soft tissue injuries, poisoning, moving victims, and childbirth.

PEOL 493 WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER
Credits: 4
Format: Format: see flyer for description
Level: Beginning
Prerequisite: None
For course syllabus, description and other information, visit the course page

Content: This is a certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course designed for hikers, climbers, backpackers, skiers, and anyone else who spends time in the backcountry. The course covers the material in the Oregon Department of Transportation’s program and additional material on wilderness medicine, improvisation and long term care. Students who successfully complete the course requirements receive WFR cards. This course is conducted at Camp Lutherwood near Eugene during the latter part of September.

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