WSI Crossover/
Re-entry
$300
The purpose of the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Crossover/Re-entry course is to recognize the training of previous Water Safety Instructors and other qualified swimming instructors, and to allow these individuals to participate in a modified instructor course to become current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors.
PREREQUISITES
PARTICIPANTS MUST MEET ALL PREREQUISITES TO TAKE THE COURSE.
Candidates must:
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Be at least 16 years old on or before the last day of the Instructor Course
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Possess one of the following credentials:
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Evidence of former Water Safety Instructor authorization​ within the last 2 years.
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Evidence of current external credentials that show the participant has successfully completed a formalized swimming instructor course with one of the following organizations:
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Canadian Red Cross​
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YMCA of the USA
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National Safety Council/Ellis & Associates, Inc.
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American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) - Starfish Aquatics Institute
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American Swim Coaches Association - SwimAmerica
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American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)
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Others as determined by the local Preparedness and Health and Safety Services Aquatics or Service Delivery representative.
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Successfully complete the Water Safety Instructor Course precourse session.
LENGTH
12 hours, 30 minutes
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To successfully complete the Water Safety Instructor Crossover/Re-enter, candidates must:
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Successfully complete the Water Safety Instructor Precourse session.
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Successfully complete the online Orientation to the Swimming and Water Safety Program.
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Attend and successfully participate in all course sessions.
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Pass the final written exam with a minimum grade of 80 percent.
CERTIFICATE ISSUED/ VALIDITY PERIOD
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Water Safety Instructor certification which is valid for 2 years.
SCHEDULE
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