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YMCA Lifeguard Certification Exam – In-Depth
Questions And Model Answers| Latest Update
2025/2026 – Complete Exam
How long is CPR certification good for? ANSWER- 1 year
How long are lifeguard, AED, O2, and First Aid Certifications good for? ANSWER- 2 years
What are the Safe in Six steps? ANSWER- Prevent, Recognize, Activate EAP, Rescue,
Emergency Care, Report
What is the key point of the YMCA mission statement? ANSWER- safety for all
How does the YMCA uphold safety for all? ANSWER- Youth development, healthy
living, social responsibility
How many drownings are there in the US annually? ANSWER- 3600
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1 in 4 fatal drownings are between the ages of what? ANSWER- 1 and 14
Many times, drownings happen near to and under ANSWER- safety,
supervision
Teams should possess these three qualities ANSWER- good attitude, attention to
detail, helpful
A successful lifeguard should ANSWER- show up, do requirements, and be respectful
What decision making skills should a lifeguard have? ANSWER- PACA - problem,
alternative, consequences, action
What is the Q-1-2 accident prevention system? ANSWER- Question, Warning, Ask
patron to leave/ take a break
When addressing issues with guests, be what? ANSWER- fair, firm, and tactful
Your goal is to make a and environment for everyone. ANSWER- safe, fun
Unintentional blindness ANSWER- failing to see visible objects when our attention is
directed elsewhere
YMCA Lifeguard Certification Exam – In-Depth
Questions And Model Answers| Latest Update
2025/2026 – Complete Exam
How long is CPR certification good for? ANSWER- 1 year
How long are lifeguard, AED, O2, and First Aid Certifications good for? ANSWER- 2 years
What are the Safe in Six steps? ANSWER- Prevent, Recognize, Activate EAP, Rescue,
Emergency Care, Report
What is the key point of the YMCA mission statement? ANSWER- safety for all
How does the YMCA uphold safety for all? ANSWER- Youth development, healthy
living, social responsibility
How many drownings are there in the US annually? ANSWER- 3600
, 2:
1 in 4 fatal drownings are between the ages of what? ANSWER- 1 and 14
Many times, drownings happen near to and under ANSWER- safety,
supervision
Teams should possess these three qualities ANSWER- good attitude, attention to
detail, helpful
A successful lifeguard should ANSWER- show up, do requirements, and be respectful
What decision making skills should a lifeguard have? ANSWER- PACA - problem,
alternative, consequences, action
What is the Q-1-2 accident prevention system? ANSWER- Question, Warning, Ask
patron to leave/ take a break
When addressing issues with guests, be what? ANSWER- fair, firm, and tactful
Your goal is to make a and environment for everyone. ANSWER- safe, fun
Unintentional blindness ANSWER- failing to see visible objects when our attention is
directed elsewhere
