Red Cross Trainings

We offer in-house trainings for CPR and Lifeguarding! All participants must make a reservation via Community Pass, our online registration portal.

CPR is stand-alone. Lifeguarding includes First Aid training. Individual First Aid trainings can be made available in the future!

All fees are non-refundable and you cannot cancel once a reservation is made. If you are unable to participate, you will still be charged. If a participant misses a class, we will make the effort to credit that participant for future use.

Walk-ins are allowed if space is available. Otherwise, you must be registered for a time slot via Community Pass in order to participate.

Contact Flying Fish Aquatics (847-864-8445) for more information or Coach Sean at svogelsberg@ywca-ens.org.

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Upcoming First Aid/CPR/AED Trainings

American Red Cross - First Aid/CPR/AED r.25 Program Blended Course

Time commitment: 3 hours in-person and 3 hours online.

Individual Cost: $95. Email for group pricing. svogelsberg@ywca-ens.org

Be Prepared. Learn Skills That Can Save a Life.

Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course prepares participants to recognize and respond to medical emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.

Through instruction and hands-on skills practice, participants learn how to provide first aid for common injuries and sudden illnesses, respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies, perform CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Topics include burns, cuts, scrapes, head, neck and back injuries, heat- and cold-related emergencies, sudden illnesses, and life-threatening breathing and cardiac emergencies.

This course is ideal for parents, caregivers, educators, coaches, childcare professionals, YWCA employees, and community members who want to build confidence and develop practical emergency response skills.

Certification: Participants who successfully complete the course requirements receive an American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification valid for two years.

Location: YWCA Evanston/North Shore 1215 Church St. Evanston, IL, 60201

Registration: Advance registration required. Space is limited. Sign up using Community Pass.

Fact Sheet

FEE: $95

UPCOMING 2027 SESSIONS

Monday January 25 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Monday March 8 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Sunday April 18 – 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Monday June 21 - 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Sunday July 18 – 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Monday September 13 – 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Sunday October 24 – 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Monday December 6 – 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Upcoming Lifeguarding with CPR/AED Trainings

Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
Time commitment: 22 hours in-person and 7 hours online.

Individual Cost: $350. Email for group pricing. svogelsberg@ywca-ens.org
Recertification: $175

Start Your Lifeguarding Journey. Train to Protect Lives.

Prepare for the responsibility of keeping swimmers safe with the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course, including deep-water training.

Designed for individuals pursuing lifeguarding opportunities, this comprehensive course teaches participants how to recognize and prevent aquatic emergencies, perform water rescues, assist distressed or drowning swimmers, and provide emergency care until advanced medical personnel arrive.

Participants develop practical skills through classroom instruction, water-based training, and hands-on assessments. Topics include water surveillance, rescue techniques, victim extrication, CPR, AED use, professional rescuer response, and first aid.

This course is appropriate for individuals preparing to work as lifeguards at pools and other aquatic facilities where the applicable certification meets employment requirements.

Prerequisites: Participants must meet the American Red Cross minimum age requirement and successfully complete the required swimming skills prerequisite. Additional course requirements and final assessments apply.

Certification: Successful participants receive an American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid certification valid for two years.

Location: YWCA Evanston/North Shore 1215 Church St. Evanston, IL, 60201

Registration: Advance registration required. Participants must complete all required coursework and skills assessments. Sign up using Community Pass.

Fact Sheet

FEE: $350

UPCOMING 2027 SESSIONS