Certification Classes

We offer a range of nationally-recognized certification classes including Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED, First Aid, BBP, Epi Pen Administration, Asthma Training, Naloxone Administration, Babysitter's Training, and Lifeguarding.

UCSB Recreation is a License Training Provider with the American Red Cross. We're proud to be recognized as a Top Training Provider for Central California in 2018 and 2019!

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Adult CPR/AED/ First Aid + Naloxone Administration

This course will prepare you to recognize and care for first aid, respiratory, and cardiac emergencies involving adults and meets OSHA/workplace requirements. In addition, students will be trained to administer Naloxone, a lifesaving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a nationally-recognized Red Cross certification in Adult CPR/AED with First Aid plus Naloxone Admin, valid for two years.

This is a blended class, meaning all students will be required to complete an e-learning session prior to the in-person class.

Pediatric CPR/AED with First Aid

The Pediatric CPR/AED with First Aid course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, respiratory, and cardiac emergencies for victims about 12 years and younger.

Successful students will receive a certificate for Pediatric CPR/AED with First Aid, valid for two years.

This is a blended class, meaning all students will be required to complete an e-learning session prior to the in-person class.

Adult + Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Combo Class

The Adult + Pediatric CPR/AED with First Aid Combo Class will prepare participants for a wide range of emergency situations, from caring for respiratory and cardiac emergencies to controlling life-threatening bleeding and responding to first aid emergencies, all for both adults and children/infants. In addition, this class includes training in protection from bloodborne pathogens, administering epinephrine to those experiencing extreme allergic reactions, and assisting in the use of an asthma medication inhaler.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a nationally-recognized Red Cross certification in Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid, plus BBP, Epi, and Asthma Training, valid for two years.

This is a blended class, meaning all students will be required to complete an e-learning session prior to the in-person class.You will not be able to attend the in-person session without completing the online content.

Private CPR Classes for UCSB Departments and Organizations

We offer private CPR/AED and First Aid Classes at a reduced price for UCSB affiliated departments, organizations and summer camps that fit your group's needs.

If you are interested in setting up a class contact Dillen Corlett at SafetyEd@recreation.ucsb.edu

Lifeguard Training

This course certifies individuals as American Red Cross lifeguards. Participants will learn the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. Participants will also receive training in First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. This certification is accepted nationwide and is valid for two years.

Participants must attend all classes in a session to complete the training. Training can not be split between different sessions.

Pre-requisites for this course are:

1. Participants must be 15 years old by the last day of class to be eligible.
2. Swim 300 yards continuously, by freestyle or breaststroke. No time limit. 
3. Swim 20 yards, surface dive to 7-10 ft to retrieve a 10-pound brick, swim back 20 yards with both hands on brick, with brick above water. Time limit: 1 min 40 sec.
4. Tread water for 2 minutes with legs only—certification candidates may NOT use arms.

Our instructors utilize American Red Cross assessment tools to evaluate participant skill performance. All participants must meet Red Cross objectives for skill performance throughout the class and in final skill scenarios, and pass the two final written exams with a score of 80% or greater to be eligible for certification. 

On successful completion of the course, participants receive one certificate for both:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• CPR/AED/First Aid (valid for two years)

Lifeguard Recertification

This course is designed for currently certified lifeguards who need to renew their two-year certification. Through this program, individuals will work with a certified American Red Cross instructor to review and challenge the lifeguard training program. Participants will receive updated certifications in lifeguard training, and in First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.

Proof of current certification will be required on the first day of class. Students must be able to attend all the classes in a session to earn certification.

The class will include a brief review of the skills required to successfully complete the course. As a participant, it is expected that you come prepared to perform the skills and take the written exam. Participants will be given three attempts at each skill. If they cannot pass the skills at that time, they may not be available for recertification. Participants will need to spend time reviewing course materials in the lifeguard training manual before their appointment.