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Lifeguard Training in Hettinger County, North Dakota

Hettinger County is located in southwestern North Dakota, with Mott serving as the county seat for this ranching and farming community in the state’s Badlands-adjacent region.
Get certified in professional lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid through a flexible, blended training program built for Hettinger County’s rural southwestern ND community.
Lifeguard Training in Hettinger County

Lifeguard training in Hettinger County, North Dakota at a glance

Cost for Hettinger County, North Dakota is $195.00. Total time is 27.5 hours, split into 7.5 online and 2 in-person days. You must be 15 and able to swim 300 yards.

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
Swim 300 yards without stopping, tread 2 minutes with no arms, and bring a 10-lb brick up from 7 to 10 ft inside 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 Hettinger County, North Dakota.

CMAHC-Aligned Training

The curriculum is reviewed by American Aquatics and Safety Training against current standards from the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC).
Our curriculum is designed for community and recreational aquatics programs serving Mott and the surrounding Hettinger County area.

Core Curriculum

In Hettinger County, coursework divides between water rescue and surveillance on one hand and professional resuscitation on the other.

Water Rescue & Surveillance

  • Active vs. Passive Recognition: Read the water methodically, separating visible distress from the passive submersion that makes no noise.
  • Water Entries: Choose an entry that suits the depth and the layout, then perform it at speed.
  • In-Water Stabilization: Apply in-water protocols for suspected spinal trauma without worsening the injury.

CPR & AED Training

  • High-Quality Compressions: Work to the required rate and depth, and let the chest come all the way back up.
  • AED Operation: Accurate pad placement, and a shock delivered inside the cycle rather than instead of it.
  • Rescue Breathing: Deliver rescue breaths at the right ratio for adult, child and infant casualties.

Hettinger County Lifeguard Certification Requirements

To enroll in Hettinger County, candidates must meet the following age and physical performance requirements.

Minimum Age

Physical Performance Test

Rescue training assumes a working level of swimming ability, and these benchmarks are how that assumption gets verified.
  • Complete 300 yards without stopping, using front crawl, breaststroke, or both.
  • 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.
  • Handling shock, heat illness and the wider range of medical emergencies on a pool deck.

How It Works: The Path to Certification

Courses serving Hettinger County run on a blended model, which keeps most of the study off the calendar and away from a classroom.
  • Step 1: Work through the online modules on rescue theory, CPR and AED, and first aid basics.
  • Step 2: Contact us to reserve your in-person skills day and lock in the schedule.
  • Step 3: Attend the session and satisfy both the physical prerequisite and the rescue evaluation.
  • Step 4: Pass the final written paper to complete the certification.
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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

Water and calorie-dense snacks. The practical work is tiring and blood sugar matters by the afternoon.

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Documentation

Age-verifying photo ID, government or school issued, presented on Day 1.

Certification

Upon successful completion, students in Hettinger County earn a Certification from American Aquatics and Safety Training covering Lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid, valid for two years.
The syllabus is measured against current CMAHC-referenced criteria.
Since each organisation sets its own bar, confirm directly with your intended employer that this certification is one they accept.

Why Take Aquatic Safety Courses in Hettinger County?

Hettinger County is a small, rural ranching community without a major named aquatics facility, so the real value for residents is a portable, lifeguard credential that opens doors well beyond the county line.
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 Hettinger 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 Hettinger County

How long does lifeguard training take?

Expect around 25 to 27.5 hours across the whole course, with the classroom portion completed online ahead of the mandatory in-person skills session.
Yes. Standards referenced by the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) underpin the American Aquatics and Safety Training certification.
You need a proper swimsuit, towel, swim cap, a dry change of clothing, a water bottle and photo ID confirming your age. Goggles may be worn during the swim, though not for the retrieval test.
The prerequisites are a safety gate and cannot be waived. Miss them on day one and instructors will tell you exactly what to practise, with a transfer into a later session once you are ready.
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Enroll in a lifeguard class in Hettinger County

$195 27.5 hours in total: online study plus a single in-person skills session. The certification lasts two years.

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Classes run through American Aquatics & Safety Training, the training partner for this site.

Lifeguard classes in Hettinger County

Classes in Hettinger County pair self-paced online theory with one in-person session where your rescue skills are assessed in the water. The Hettinger County certification covers water rescue, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid across a single 27.5-hour course.

How the course is structured in Hettinger County

Part one is online and covers surveillance, rescue theory and emergency action planning. Part two happens at the pool, where entries, approaches, extrications and spinal management are assessed.

Who lifeguard courses in Hettinger County are for

Lifeguard courses in Hettinger County are open to candidates aged 15 and over who can pass the prerequisite swim test. Most people who become a lifeguard in Hettinger County go on to work at community pools, waterparks, school and university facilities and open-water sites across North Dakota.

What lifeguard certification in Hettinger County costs

$195 buys the whole Hettinger County course: online modules, the practical session, and a certification good for two years from the date of issue. Hettinger County classes run all year, with online access from enrolment.

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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