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Lifeguard Training in Queen Anne's County, Maryland

Queen Anne’s County sits at the gateway to Maryland’s Eastern Shore, just across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, home to Centreville, the county seat.
Get certified in professional lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid through a flexible, blended training program built for Queen Anne’s County’s bayside recreation communities.
Lifeguard Training in Queen Anne's County

Lifeguard training in Queen Anne's County, Maryland at a glance

Queen Anne's County, Maryland: $195.00, 27.5 hours in total (7.5 online plus 2 days in person), minimum age 15, and a 300 yard swim.

Cost
$195.00 per participant, group discounts available.
Length
7.5 hours online plus 2 days in person (27.5 hours total).
Minimum age
15 by the last day of class.
Swim test
300 yards unbroken, 2 minutes treading using legs only, and a 10-lb brick from 7 to 10 ft within 1:40.
Certifications
Lifeguarding, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid.
Valid for
Two years. Recertification is 10 hours in person.
Format
Blended, online at your own pace, then an in-person skills session available on request in Queen Anne's County, Maryland.

CMAHC-Aligned Training

American Aquatics and Safety Training measures its curriculum against the prevailing standards of the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC).
Our curriculum is designed for the community pools and Chesapeake Bay-adjacent recreation programs serving Centreville, Kent Island, and the surrounding communities.

Core Curriculum

In Queen Anne’s County, the coursework splits into two disciplines, water rescue and surveillance, and professional resuscitation.

Water Rescue & Surveillance

  • Active vs. Passive Recognition: Cover your zone to a set pattern and distinguish active distress from passive drowning.
  • Water Entries: Practise entries appropriate to shallow and deep water and to different deck configurations.
  • In-Water Stabilization: Hold and protect casualties with possible head, neck or back damage until extrication is safe.

CPR & AED Training

  • High-Quality Compressions: Correct compression rate, correct depth, and a full release between compressions.
  • AED Operation: Accurate pad placement, and a shock delivered inside the cycle rather than instead of it.
  • Rescue Breathing: Ventilate at the correct ratio, which differs between adults, children and infants.

Queen Anne's County Lifeguard Certification Requirements

To enroll in Queen Anne’s County, candidates must meet the following age and physical performance requirements.

Minimum Age

Physical Performance Test

The point of these benchmarks is to establish baseline water competence before anyone practises a rescue on you or with you.
  • A continuous 300 yard swim in front crawl, breaststroke, or a mix of the two.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes using only your legs.
  • Bring up a 10-pound object from 7 to 10 feet and return it, all within 1 minute 40 seconds, and without using the ladder or pool steps to exit.

Skills You'll Master

The curriculum is organized into three core disciplines: water rescue, resuscitation, and first aid.

Water Rescue Techniques & Surveillance

  • Reaching and throwing assists using rescue equipment.
  • Active and passive drowning victim rescues.
  • Multiple-victim response prioritization.
  • Submerged victim recovery in shallow and deep water.

CPR / AED for Professional Responders

  • Adult, child, and infant CPR technique.
  • Two-rescuer CPR coordination.
  • AED use on adult, child, and infant victims.
  • Choking and airway obstruction response.

Advanced First Aid & Medical Emergencies

  • Bleeding control and wound care.
  • Identifying shock and heat illness early, and responding to other medical emergencies.

How It Works: The Path to Certification

The Queen Anne’s County programme is delivered in two halves: self-paced study first, then a single scheduled practical block.
  • Step 1: Work through the online modules on rescue theory, CPR and AED, and first aid basics.
  • Step 2: Reach out so we can schedule the hands-on session and confirm timings.
  • Step 3: Attend in person, pass the water prerequisite, then pass the rescue skills evaluation.
  • Step 4: Sit and pass the final written evaluation to finish.
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Packing Checklist for Your Skills Session

Arrive at the in-person session equipped with:
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Proper Swimwear

A functional, athletic-style swimsuit designed for rigorous physical activity.

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Towels & Warm Layers

Two or more dry towels and a warm change of clothes, which matter more than people expect between water drills.

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Hydration & Nutrition

A water bottle you can refill, plus high-energy snacks for the demanding practical sessions.

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Documentation

Photo ID issued by a government body or school, confirming your age, required on the first day.

Certification

Upon successful completion, students in Queen Anne’s County earn a Certification from American Aquatics and Safety Training covering Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid, valid for two years.
Course content is reviewed against the CMAHC-referenced criteria in force.
What an employer accepts varies by organisation and by region. Confirm with yours before assuming this certification covers their requirement.

Why Take Aquatic Safety Courses in Queen Anne's County?

Kent Island’s marinas and beaches, at the gateway to the Eastern Shore, support seasonal demand for certified lifeguards and water safety personnel.
Throughout the course, you’ll receive hands-on instruction in:
  • Injury prevention and facility safety
  • Patron surveillance techniques
  • Water rescue skills
  • Victim assessment
  • First aid
  • CPR/AED

Career Opportunities

A lifeguard certification can open the door to rewarding employment opportunities in Queen Anne’s County and beyond.
  • Pool and waterpark lifeguard positions
  • Resort and hotel aquatics staff
  • Community and recreation center supervision
  • Camp and school aquatics programs
  • Aquatics facility management

Frequently Asked Questions About Lifeguard Training in Queen Anne's County

How long does lifeguard training take?

The full course runs about 25 to 27.5 hours. Most of that is the online classroom component, which you finish before the required in-person skills session.
Yes. American Aquatics and Safety Training certifications follow the standards referenced by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC).
Pack a swimsuit, towel, cap, dry clothes, drinking water and photo ID showing your age. You can wear goggles for the swimming element, though not for the object retrieval.
Not clearing them on the first day is common. You will get specific feedback on the element that failed, and scheduling is flexible enough to move you to a future date.
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Enroll in a lifeguard class in Queen Anne's County

$195 Total 27.5 hours, delivered as online modules and one in-person skills day. Certification is valid for two years.

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Lifeguard classes in Queen Anne's County and how they work

Booking a lifeguard class in Queen Anne's County means completing the online portion first and then attending a scheduled skills session in person. Lifeguard certification in Queen Anne's County bundles water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid into one 27.5-hour program.

What a lifeguard course in Queen Anne's County covers

The syllabus teaches surveillance and scanning, rescue technique, emergency action planning, and the CPR/AED and First Aid skills a professional rescuer is expected to perform. The in-person session is where each skill is signed off.

Prerequisites for lifeguard courses in Queen Anne's County

Lifeguard courses in Queen Anne's County are open to anyone aged 15 or over who can pass the swim test. People who become a lifeguard in Queen Anne's County find work at community pools, waterparks, schools and universities, and supervised open water across Maryland.

How much lifeguard certification in Queen Anne's County costs

Lifeguard training in Queen Anne's County is priced at $195 and includes every part of the course, online modules, the in-person skills session and two-year certification. Lifeguard certification classes in Queen Anne's County are available year-round.

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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