If you're searching to add life-saving to your skills, then look no further than the Student Recreation & Wellness Center (SRWC)! The SRWC offers a variety of certifications and classes to teach all Long Beach State University (LBSU) students transformative skills that will last a lifetime. Become certified in lifeguarding, basic life support and even first aid/CPR/AED!

See below for further certification and classes information:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

  Oct. 14 and 15
  8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  The SRWC is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to offer lifeguarding certification classes! These classes empower our students to recognize and respond to various emergencies that may occur during aquatic activities such as swimming, boating and diving. Join the SRWC Oct. 14 and 15* to learn how you can help save a life as you wait for medical professionals to arrive at the scene. Sign up by Oct. 11 at 10 p.m. to ensure your spot in the class! For more information on prices and prerequisites, or to register, visit shop.asi.csulb.edu
  *Participants must attend both days to be fully certified.

• American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid, CPR and AED Certification

  Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 1
  1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

  Our American Heart Association First Aid, CPR and AED certification program aims to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. Join the SRWC to learn valuable skills that you'll need to know in order to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Open to all LBSU students enrolled at the SRWC, make sure to check out the classes that take place Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, and Dec. 1. For more information or to register, visit shop.asi.csulb.edu

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

  Dec. 2
  9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

  Join the SRWC to earn the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) certification! Using a scenario-based approach, you'll develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that drive better patient outcomes. Consistent with AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC, this program will cover breathing and cardiac emergency methods, including CPR, AED and obstructed airway techniques for adult, child and infant patients. Join the SRWC Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. You won't want to miss out on this opportunity! For more information, or to register, visit shop.asi.csulb.edu