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Lifeguard Training in Renville County, North Dakota

Renville County sits in north-central North Dakota along the Canadian border, with Mohall as its county seat. The county’s economy is centered on agriculture, and its small towns serve the surrounding farming communities.
Get certified in professional lifeguarding, CPR/AED, and First Aid through a flexible, blended training program built for Renville County’s border communities.
Lifeguard Training in Renville County

Lifeguard training in Renville County, North Dakota at a glance

In Renville County, North Dakota the course is $195.00 and runs 27.5 hours (7.5 online, 2 days in person). Entry requires 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
A continuous 300 yard swim, a 2 minute tread without arms, and a 10-lb brick recovered 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 Renville County, North Dakota.

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 community and seasonal recreation programs serving Mohall, Sherwood, and Glenburn.

Core Curriculum

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

Water Rescue & Surveillance

  • Active vs. Passive Recognition: Work a systematic scan and recognise both the active struggle and the passive, unconscious casualty.
  • Water Entries: Choose an entry that suits the depth and the layout, then perform it at speed.
  • In-Water Stabilization: Hold and protect casualties with possible head, neck or back damage until extrication is safe.

CPR & AED Training

  • High-Quality Compressions: Compress at the correct rate and depth, letting the chest recoil fully between each one.
  • AED Operation: Accurate pad placement, and a shock delivered inside the cycle rather than instead of it.
  • Rescue Breathing: Rescue breathing at the ratio that matches the casualty, adult, child or infant.

Renville County Lifeguard Certification Requirements

To enroll in Renville 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.
  • A 10-pound object sits at 7 to 10 feet. Retrieve it and swim it back inside 1 minute 40 seconds, avoiding the ladder and the pool steps.

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.
  • Recognition and management of shock, heat-related illness and further medical emergencies.

How It Works: The Path to Certification

Courses serving Renville County run on a blended model, which keeps most of the study off the calendar and away from a classroom.
  • Step 1: Finish the self-paced component covering rescue theory, CPR and AED use, and first aid.
  • Step 2: Book the in-person skills session with us and have the date confirmed.
  • Step 3: Turn up for the practical day and clear both the physical prerequisite and the rescue skills assessment.
  • Step 4: Finish by scoring a pass on the closing written evaluation.
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Packing Checklist for Your Skills Session

For the skills clinic, bring:
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Proper Swimwear

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

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Towels & Warm Layers

A minimum of two dry towels and warm layers, to stay at temperature during the gaps between drills.

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Hydration & Nutrition

Bring a reusable bottle and substantial snacks to keep energy up through the physical training.

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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 Renville 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 Renville County?

Renville County has no major aquatics landmark, so local pools and camps rely on lifeguards holding a portable two-year credential that ensures consistent water-safety coverage.
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 Renville 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 Renville County

How long does lifeguard training take?

Budget roughly 25 to 27.5 hours in total. Because the format is blended, the classroom share is completed online and only the skills session needs to be attended in person.
They are. Certification through American Aquatics and Safety Training aligns with the standards the Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC) references.
Arrive with a swimsuit, towel, cap, a dry change of clothes, drinking water and age-verifying photo ID. Note that goggles are fine for the swim portion and not permitted 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 Renville 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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Scheduling and delivery are handled by our training partner, American Aquatics & Safety Training.

Lifeguard classes in Renville County: what to expect

Every Renville County class uses the same structure, online study followed by one pool session for assessment. The Renville County certification is awarded on passing the rescue, CPR/AED and First Aid components, which together run 27.5 hours.

The format of a lifeguard course in Renville County

Expect self-paced online study on scanning, rescue theory and emergency planning, then one practical day working entries, approaches, extrications and spinal management in the pool.

Entry requirements for lifeguard courses in Renville County

Lifeguard courses in Renville County require candidates to be at least 15 by the last day of class and to complete the swim test. Those who become a lifeguard in Renville County typically work at municipal pools, waterparks, campus aquatic centers and waterfronts across North Dakota.

Cost of lifeguard certification in Renville County

$195 is the price in Renville County, inclusive of online modules, the skills assessment in person, and two years of certification. Renville County runs classes throughout the year.

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Last updated September 20, 2026

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