Learning to Care Classes

The Aquatic Program offers a variety of certifications to its members. To sign-up you must come in and pay for the class in Cash or check during the business weeks prior to your class. All classes are only open to UH Hilo students and members of the Student Life Center.

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American Red Cross Classes

First Aid/CPR/AED class

This certification is valid for 2 years and includes adult, child, and infant certifications. This class covers basic First Aid, CPR, and AED skills. This is a great class to take to gain needed background knowledge and potential lifesaving skills!

Course Cost:

$70 for UH Hilo Students

$80 for Faculty and Staff

$90 for non-UH participants (if space is available)

Instructions:

1. Sign-up online
2. The week of class you will get an email with instructions on how to access and complete online portion of the class
3. Finish the online portion of the class; before the in-person class day
4. Once you have completed the online portion of the class, successfully complete the in-person skills session (held at the Student Life Center)

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Healthcare Providers with First Aid

This is a class that is intended for students who are accepted and/or work in the Healthcare field. This class includes topics for Adult, Child and Infant skills, professional topics including Two Person CPR and use of a Bag-Valve Mask (BVM). Please contact gervais7@hawaii.edu for class offerings and more information.

Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification

Lifeguard on Duty at Pool

This class includes the 2 year American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification and First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer. All certifications are valid for 2 years from certification date. There is a swim test prerequisite this class. The swim test may be taken at the SLC Pool anytime the pool is open!

Course Cost:

$200 for UH Hilo Students

$210 for Faculty and Staff

$220 for non-UH participants (if space is available)

Instructions:

1. Sign-up online
2. The week of class you will get an email for the online class
3. Finish the online class; before the class day
4. Once you have completed the online class, sign-up for a timeslot to come in for the in-person skills sessions (limited groupings ).

Wilderness and Remote First Aid

This is a weekend class that expands on First Aid in more remote and challenging areas! Course prerequisite is American Red Cross Professional CPR/AED certification. Please contact gervais7@hawaii.edu for class offerings and more information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who can sign-up for the course?

Current UH Hilo Students, Faculty, and Staff may use the sign-up link to register for an upcoming course. Courses are normally available for sign-up 2 weeks before course date. Non-UH Hilo participants must contact gervis7@hawaii.edu for course availability.

Which course is for me?

Please consult the organization that you are needing the course for to ensure that you are in the correct course. Example is if you need needing a certification card for work, does your employer take American Red Cross certifications and what level are they needing. Most people need just the basic/lay responder level of CPR/First Aid/AED.

What is the lifeguard swim test?

Please contact gervais7@hawaii.edu for information on swim tests.

How long are the classes?

Most CPR courses are 5-7 hours in length. (Approximately 3 hours of online coursework and 3 hours in-person.) The Lifeguard training course is about 27 hours in length (spread over several days). Please note that these courses are skills-based so times may vary.

Are the courses physically demanding?

Yes, the courses will require you to do multiple minutes of CPR and rolling victims. And the lifeguarding courses will be many hours in the water, lifting and moving people. Please consult with your healthcare provider if you have any questions about your ability to preform these tasks.