Certification & Training Classes
Emergencies can happen anytime. Are you prepared? Our certified courses provide you with the critical training that you need for an emergency. At the Y, we support and encourage safe and effective programming by making available a wide variety of YMCA and national certifications and training opportunities for professionals working to help people live healthier lives.
Babysitters Training Online Certification
This online course is for youth ages 11 and older and will prepare students to be better babysitters.
Topics include:
-how to provide care for infants and children
-how to stay safe
-what to do in an emergency
-how to choose age-appropriate activities
– how to recognize and handle a variety of behaviors.
Students will also learn the basics of starting a babysitting business. The course consists of six interactive modules featuring video, activities, games and tools babysitters can use to build their knowledge and skills and manage their babysitting business. This course, which includes a final exam at the end, takes about 4 hours to complete. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a printable certificate.
$50 Members
$100 Non-Members
Babysitter's Training CertificationRegistration Information
Available Sessions
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02/01/25 - 02/28/25
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03/01/25 - 03/31/25
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Registration will open on 03/01/2025 |
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04/01/25 - 04/30/25
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Registration will open on 04/01/2025 |
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05/01/25 - 05/31/25
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Registration will open on 05/01/2025 |
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06/01/25 - 06/30/25
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Registration will open on 06/01/2025 |
Babysitting Basics (Ages 11+) - Online Course
Designed primarily for youth ages 11 and older, this online course will prepare students to be better babysitters. Topics include how to provide care for infants and children; how to stay safe; what to do in an emergency; how to choose age-appropriate activities; and how to recognize and handle a variety of behaviors. Students will also learn the basics of starting a babysitting business.
The course consists of six interactive modules featuring video, activities, games and tools babysitters can use to build their knowledge and skills and manage their babysitting business. This course, which includes a final exam at the end, takes about 4 hours to complete. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a printable certificate.
$55 Members/Non-Members
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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02/01/25 - 02/28/25
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03/01/25 - 03/31/25
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04/01/25 - 04/30/25
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05/01/25 - 05/31/25
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06/01/25 - 06/30/25
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07/01/25 - 07/31/25
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08/01/25 - 08/31/25
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09/01/25 - 09/30/25
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10/01/25 - 10/31/25
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11/01/25 - 11/30/25
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12/01/25 - 12/31/25
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Basic Life Support (CPR), First Aid and Oxygen
Learning CPR, using an AED, and what to do if someone is choking.
$75 Members
$150 Non-Members
Registration Information
Re-Certification for BLS (CPR & AED), Basic FA and Emergency Oxygen Administration
Re-Certification for Basic Life Support (CPR & AED), Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen Administration. This class is for individuals whose current certifications will be expiring soon. During class you will review in each area, take the required written test and demonstrate your skills for the instructor.
$50 Members
$125 Non-Members
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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02/12/25
Hallie - We - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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4 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed on 02/05/2025 |
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03/12/25
Hallie - We - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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8 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 03/05/2025 |
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04/09/25
Hallie - We - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 04/02/2025 |
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05/14/25
Hallie - We - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/07/2025 |
Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (Ages 15-99)
The primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and to provide professional-level care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel take over. This program offers Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED courses to meet the various training needs of a diverse audience.
Prerequisites
Candidates must:
1. Be at least 15 years old on or before the final scheduled session of the course.
2. Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.
3. Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
4. Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
▪ Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Swim goggles are not allowed.
▪ Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
▪ Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath.
▪ Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Certification Requirements
Candidates must:
▪ Attend the entire course and participate in all class sessions.
▪ Actively participate in all course activities, including assuming various roles during scenarios.
▪ Demonstrate competency in all required skills.
▪ Pass the final skills scenarios.
▪ Successfully pass final written exams with a minimum grade of 80%. If a participant fails to reach the minimum 80% on the final written exam, a retest is allowed using the other version of the exam, provided that the participant has passed the practical assessment.
▪ Complete all eLearning modules.
$185 Members
$270 Non-Members
Available Sessions
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03/14/25 - 03/16/25
Su,Fr,Sa - 24 hrs
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed |
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03/21/25 - 03/23/25
Su,Fr,Sa - 24 hrs
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed |
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04/04/25 - 04/06/25
Su,Fr,Sa - 24 hrs
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed |
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05/16/25 - 05/18/25
Su,Fr,Sa - 24 hrs
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10 / 10 Available |
Registration Closed |