Health and Safety

Health & Safety Training

The Bangor YMCA offers a number of on-site health and safety training classes. We offer the latest courses in the nationally recognized American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR/First Aid, as well as American Safety and Health Institute CPR/First Aid. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training will give anyone age 15 and older the ability to learn valuable lifesaving skills. These courses give participants the knowledge and expertise needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies.

Our First Aid and CPR classes teach participants emergency preparedness and how to respond to an emergency. These classes are geared toward the general public, law enforcement personnel, nurses, flight attendants, and firefighters. The skills taught give individuals the knowledge needed to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for sudden illness and injuries until the arrival of advanced medical personnel. All of these traits we teach you fall closely with the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. Please contact us at 941-2808 for more information or class availability. All participants must register at the Welcome Center of the Bangor YMCA in person at 17 Second Street.

Important to note that ALL classes may be canceled due to low enrollment. Minimum of 3 participants is required to run Lifeguard classes and Lifeguard challenges.

Lifeguard Training

A 30+ hour course, if successfully completed, provides a 2-year Lifeguard certification as well as First Aid and a 2-year CPR/AED for the Lifeguard certification. Successful completion of the the CPR section within the course is required for certification.

Course Availability:
December 27 - 30, 2012 (9am-5pm)
February 18 - 22, 2013 (9am-5pm)
March 11 - 16, 2013 (Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun if needed)
April 15 - 21st, 2013 (Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm
May 3 - 5 & 10 - 12, 2013 (Fridays 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm)
May 17 - 19 & 24 - 26, 2013 (Fridays 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm)
May 28 - 31 & June 3 - 6, 2013 (5pm-9pm)
May 31 - June 2 & 7 - 9, 2013 (Fridays 5pm-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm)

Cost:
Full Lifeguard Training Course (includes text and pocket mask): $260
Additional classes maybe offered as needed and minimum number of participants are met.

Lifeguard & CPR Challenge

This class does not offer any instruction. It is a TESTING ONLY course that will be covering NEW ARC LIFEGUARDING MATERIAL and SKILLS. No course materials are provided.

Please note, NEW ARC CPR material will be tested as well. It is strongly recommended that participants do the lifeguard and CPR portions of the challenge. If you wish to just challenge your Lifeguarding, a copy of your current CPR certification must be presented at time of registration for instructor review.

Course Availability:
December 2, 2012 (11am-5pm)
March 17, 2013 (11am-5pm)

Cost:
Lifeguard & CPR for the Lifeguard Certifications: $105
Lifeguard Certification Only: $55
CPR for the Lifeguard Certification Only: $50
Additional classes maybe offered as needed and minimum number of participants are met.

Standard First Aid

A course designed to give participants skills and knowledge needed to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for sudden illness and injuries until the arrival of advanced medical personnel.

Course Availability:
January 23, 2013 (4:30pm-9pm)
April 24, 2013 (4:30pm-9pm)

Cost:
Standard First Aid Certification (includes text): $70

CPR for the Healthcare Provider Challenge

This class does not offer any instruction. It is a TESTING ONLY course. NEW ARC CPR WILL BE MATERIAL WILL BE TESTED. No course materials are provided.

Course Availability:
December 2, 2012 (11am start)
March 17, 2013 (11am start)

Cost:
Provides 2 year certification: $50

Community CPR

A general CPR course; intended for those whose jobs may include rescue. AED certification is included. THIS IS AN ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute) course.
Course Availability:
January 18, 2013 (4pm-9pm)
May 15, 2013 (4pm-9pm)

Cost:
CPR & AED Certifications (includes text and pocket mask): $100

Additional classes maybe offered as needed pending there are 3 or more participants.