{"id":109,"date":"2021-09-24T18:12:28","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T18:12:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/recreation-wellness\/aquatics\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T10:27:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:27:33","slug":"certifications-trainings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/student-wellness\/recreation\/aquatics\/certifications-trainings\/","title":{"rendered":"Certifications &amp; Trainings"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"content-block content-block--has-menu wp-block-butler-content-block\">\n\t<div class=\"content-block-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-block-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-menu-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"content-block-menu-nav\" aria-label=\"Site menu\" id=\"page-nav\"><div class=\"content-block-menu-wrapper\"><header class=\"content-block-menu-header\"><span class=\"content-block-menu-header-label\">Aquatics &#038; Safety Menu<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-mobile-toggle\" title=\"Toggle menu\" aria-label=\"Toggle menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/button><\/header><ul class=\"content-block-menu-list\"><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/student-wellness\/recreation\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">RecWell Homepage<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/student-wellness\/recreation\/aquatics\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Aquatics &amp; Safety Homepage<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/student-wellness\/recreation\/aquatics\/features-hours\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Facility Features &amp; Hours<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/student-wellness\/recreation\/aquatics\/swim-lessons\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Swim Lessons<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/student-wellness\/recreation\/aquatics\/certifications-trainings\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Certifications &amp; Trainings<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/well-being\/student-wellness\/recreation\/aquatics\/policies\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Policies &amp; Rules<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-content-container is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-custom-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" id=\"h-earn-your-certification-today\">Earn your certification today.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/13162010\/lifeguard-rescue-victim-lift.jpg\" alt=\"Lifeguard rescues unconscious victim and brings her to the side of the pool where helpers reach to lift her out onto a back board.\" class=\"wp-image-8905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/13162010\/lifeguard-rescue-victim-lift.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/13162010\/lifeguard-rescue-victim-lift-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/13162010\/lifeguard-rescue-victim-lift-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/13162010\/lifeguard-rescue-victim-lift-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/13162010\/lifeguard-rescue-victim-lift-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.butler.edu\/www\/sites\/23\/2025\/11\/13162010\/lifeguard-rescue-victim-lift-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever thought about earning your Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and other water-based or medical certifications? We offer high-quality safety training programs with experienced instructors. Medical training and water safety skills are important for everyone to know, and we would love for you to join us for our American Red Cross&nbsp;and Starfish courses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b192c3d7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hrc.butler.edu\/Program?classificationId=8c8bb22e-5058-42f2-aa77-c3de911d4caf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-container wp-block-butler-accordion-container\" data-allow-multiple=\"false\" style=\"--butler-accordion-title-bg-hover: ;\">\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tLifeguard Courses \t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 id=\"h-description\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">American Red Cross Lifeguard candidates will learn the skills to prevent and respond to emergencies in a clear water aquatics facility.&nbsp;The course includes Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.&nbsp;The certification will be valid for two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enroll in this course, you must be at least 15 years old. Candidates must also be able to swim 200 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and retrieve a 10-pound weight from 10 feet of water.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Note<\/strong>:&nbsp;Course is Blended Learning, so there is online coursework prior to attending the in-person session.&nbsp;You will receive an email with this information closer to the course start date.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-locations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aquatic Center and Classroom 154<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-course-dates-and-times\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Dates and Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-course-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course #1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, September 11th, 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, September 12th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday, September 13th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-course-2-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course #2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, October 9th, 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, October 10th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday, October 11th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-course-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course #3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, November 13th, 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, November 14th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday, November 15th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-prices\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current Student: $100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RecWell Member: $200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Public: $300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tLifeguard Recertification Courses\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 id=\"h-description-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">American Red Cross Lifeguard candidates will recertify the skills to prevent and respond to emergencies in a clear water aquatics facility. The course includes Lifeguarding, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First Aid.&nbsp;The certification will be valid for two years.&nbsp;To enroll in this course, you must provide proof of a prior American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Note<\/strong>:&nbsp;Course is Blended Learning, so there is online coursework prior to attending the in-person session.&nbsp;You will receive an email with this information closer to the course start date.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-locations-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aquatic Center and Classroom 154<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-course-dates-and-times-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Dates and Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-course-1-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course #1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, September 11th, 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, September 12th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday, September 13th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-course-2-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course #2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, October 9th, 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, October 10th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday, October 11th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-course-3-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course #3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, November 13th, 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, November 14th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday, November 15th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-prices-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current Student: $100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RecWell Member: $200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Public: $300<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tLifeguarding Instructor (LGI) Courses\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 id=\"h-description-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lifeguarding Instructor (LGI) course trains instructor candidates to teach American Red Cross student-level courses, including Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR\/AED for Professional Rescuers. Candidates must be 17 years or older and have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in becoming LGI certified, contact Assistant Director of Aquatics &amp; Safety Steven Thompson at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sthompson2@butler.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sthompson2@butler.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-locations-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Locations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aquatic Center and Classroom 154<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-course-dates-and-times-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Dates and Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-course-1-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course #1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Friday, September 11th, 5:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, September 12th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunday, September 13th, 9:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-prices-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current Student: $150<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RecWell Member: $250<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Public: $350<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tStarfish Swim Instructor\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 id=\"h-description-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description&nbsp; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Butler RecWell is a proud provider of Starfish Swimming\u00ae lessons among its variety of aquatics programs for kids and teens. Starfish Swimming is a nationally and internationally recognized swim instruction and instructor certification program that uses innovative and effective teaching methods and has safety concepts built in at every level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in becoming SSI certified, contact Assistant Director of Aquatics &amp; Safety Steven Thompson at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sthompson2@butler.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sthompson2@butler.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"butler-accordion-item wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"butler-accordion-title wp-block-butler-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"butler-accordion-toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tCPR\/First Aid\/BBP Training\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Open<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"butler-accordion-item-content\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 id=\"h-description-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Description<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an EMT, firefighter, athletic trainer, or lifeguard, is it your duty to respond to cardiac or breathing emergencies until more advanced medical personnel can take over the patient&#8217;s care. From assessing needs and making decisions to providing care, this program provides the skills you need through discussion, video, and hands-on training based on real-life rescue scenarios.&nbsp;Additionally, you will learn how to clean up biohazard spills using proper and safe techniques.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-location\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Classroom 154<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-course-dates-and-times-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Dates and Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Course #1: Saturday, September 5th, 11:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course #2: Saturday, October 3rd, 11:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course #3: Saturday, November 7th, 11:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course #4: Saturday, December 5th, 11:00 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-price\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RecWell Employees Only<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"footer-contact has-social-links wp-block-butler-footer-contact\">\n\t<div class=\"footer-contact-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"footer-contact-content\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading footer-contact-headline has-xx-large-font-size\">Contact Us<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top footer-contact-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column footer-contact-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading footer-contact-column-heading\">Butler Recreation &#038; 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