Adult CPR - Infant & Child & AED - First Aid

Course combines lectures, demonstrations and video with hands on training and practice.  Participants learn to recognize and respond to emergencies including shock, cardiac and breathing emergencies for adults, children and infants, heat and cold emergencies, sudden illness and poisonings.  In addition, participants will learn First Aid for everything from cuts and scrapes to muscle, bone and joint injuries.

Smith Wellness Center - Emmetsburg
Class Schedule
To Register:  Angela Roethler at 712-852-5201

CPR/AED - Adult, Infant & Child and First Aid
October 11th  8:00am - 4:00pm
November 15th  8:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $60.00

CPR - Adult, Infant & Child Review Course
October 10th 8:00am - 11:00am
November 14th   8:00am - 11:00am
(or by appointment)
Cost: $25.00

Babysitter Training

This course has a unique interactive, education format that tasks youth, ages 11-14 years of age, with activities such as identifying safety problems around the house and yard and selecting age-appropriate toys and games for children in their care.  Participants learn by doing.  Course is offered annually by several county extension services in the Iowa Great Lakes Area.

Lifeguard Training

Designed for swimmers 15 years of age and older.  Content includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Lifeguard training which includes lessons in professionalism, surveillance, victim recognition, equipment-based rescues and caring for head, neck and back injuries.  This course is offered frequently at area water facilities such as Smith Wellness Center in Emmetsburg, Bedell Family YMCA in Spirit Lake, Regional Wellness Center in Estherville  and the Spencer Family YMCA.

Lifeguard Training - Regional Wellness Center - Estherville
Instructor:  Tony Nath   tony.nath@estherville.k12.ia.us
712-362-8484

Friday, November 14th  4 - 8pm
Saturday, November 15th  8am - 8pm
Sunday, November 16th  8am - 8pm

Lifeguard Training Course - Smith Wellness Center - Emmetsburg
Instructor:  Angela Roethler
To enroll:  712-852-5201

Class #1
December 19th  4:00pm - 10:00pm
December 20th and 21st  9:00am - 3:00pm
December 22nd  8:00am - 4:00pm

Class #2
April 4th and 5th  8:00am - 4:00pm
April 9th  4:30pm - 10:00pm
Aril 10th  8:00am - 2:00pm

Class #3
June 2nd - 5th  8:00am - 3:00pm

Water Safety Instructor

Designed for swimmers 16 years of age or older.  Course provides candidates with with the training needed to plan and conduct courses within the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program.  Covers teaching progressions, course and lesson planning, recognizing common skill errors, providing corrective feedback, motor learning and hydrodynamic principles.

Learn to Swim

Designed for children and adults.  This course will include a broad range of swimming levels for all ages.  Six levels to complete to achieve full competency and safety in the water.  Beginners start at level 1 and advance through level 6.  This continues to be a FREE course in Spencer at the Aquatic Center thanks to the cooperation of the City of Spencer, the Spencer Family YMCA and the Spencer Parks and Recreation Department. 

Thanks to All who gave to the Iowa Great Lakes Chapter during our
first ever "Swim-a-Cross" fundraising event.
A very special thanks to all the "Learn to Swim" participants who went door to door to raise money for the chapter.
We are excited to announce $12,500 was raised during these summer months of 2008.

The Iowa Great Lakes Chapter appreciates the partnership with the area "Pizza Ranch" restaurants for their commitment and involvement!
Also, thanks to the Spencer Walmart Supercenter for providing the bicycle for our Grand Prize winner Kaitlyn Montag of West Bend.