When you understand first aid, you'll gain the ability to help those in need. Through our first aid certification classes you'll learn how to respond to specific situations, which will help you care for people in crisis as they wait for medical professionals to arrive.

CPR/AED will prepare you to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies. This is a blended learning course including an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session.

For information about CPR/AED Certifications - contact abrotherton@umkc.edu

Check out our signature aquatic programs throughout the year including:

• Swinney Splash - Our fall welcome back pool party!
• Dive-in movie -  Watch a movie screening in the pool!
• And more! We program in the pool during Roo Welcome and Stress Less each semester

Lifeguard Water Assessment 

You must complete the following sequence: 

•  Jump into the water from the side, totally submerge, recover to the surface and swim 150 yards. 
• After swimming 150 yards, maintain position at the surface of the water without support for 2 minutes by treading. 
• After maintaining position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes, swim 50 more yards. 
• 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.   
• When treading candidates should place their hands under the armpits. 

Timed Event You have 1 minute, 40 seconds to complete the following sequence:

• Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. 
• Retrieve a 10-pound object. 
• Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface.  
• Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. 
• Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps. 

For information about Lifeguard Certifications - contact abrotherton@umkc.edu