LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR
CERTIFICATION TEST
Which.of.the.following.is.the.prerequisite.swimming.skills.evaluation.for.the.American.Red.
Cross.Lifeguarding.course?.-.ans-
✔✔Jump.in,.submerge;.resurface.and.swim.150.yards.using.the.front.crawl,.breaststroke.
or.a.combination.of.both;.maintain.position.at.the.surface.of.the.water.for.2.minutes.by.trea
ding.water.using.only.the.legs;.swim.50.yards.using.the.front.crawl,.breaststroke.or.a.combi
nation.of.both.
You.are.scheduled.to.teach.Lesson.1.of.a.Shallow.Water.Lifeguarding.course.next.week..H
ow.should.you.prepare.to.teach.the.lesson?.-.ans-✔✔All.of.the.above.
Gather.all.of.the.course.materials,.equipment.and.supplies.as.listed.in.the.lesson.plan.
review.the.lesson.plan.and.all.relevant.supporting.materials,.such.as.the.applicable.skill.ch
art.and.skill.assessment.tools.and.videos.
speak.with.the.facility.manager.to.confirm.scheduling.of.lifeguards.to.conduct.surveillance.
while.your.class.is.using.the.pool.area.
A.participant.receives.a.certificate.indicating.successful.completion.of.the.American.Red.C
ross.Lifeguarding.course..This.certificate.is.valid.for.how.long?.-.ans-✔✔2.years
What.resource.can.you.use.to.obtain.details.about.the.science.that.informs.the.content.in.t
he.American.Red.Cross.Lifeguarding.program?.-.ans-
✔✔The.American.Red.Cross.Aquatics.Guidelines.and.Best.Practices
You.have.just.finished.teaching.a.Lifeguarding.instructor-
led.training.course..What.administrative.function.will.you.use.to.report.participant.evaluatio
ns?.-.ans-✔✔Course.Record.Entry
Which.of.the.following.is.a.requirement.for.successful.completion.of.an.American.Red.Cros
s.basic-level.Lifeguarding.course?.-.ans-
✔✔Successfully.complete.the.final.skill.assessments
, Which.statement.best.describes.the.American.Red.Cross.Lifeguarding.program.benchmar
ks?.-.ans-✔✔They.are.standards.for.lifeguard.performance.and.for.facility.operations
When.participants.in.a.Lifeguarding.course.are.completing.the.multiple-
rescuer.team.response.scenarios,.which.teaching.technique.is.an.instructor.most.likely.to.
use?.-.ans-✔✔prompting
Which.resource.should.you.review.prior.to.attending.the.in-
person.sessions.of.the.Lifeguarding.Instructor.course?.-.ans-
✔✔Lifeguarding.Instructor.Candidate.Workbook
Which.resource.contains.all.the.information.you.need.to.plan,.prepare.for.and.teach.the.Lif
eguarding.Blended.Learning.course?.-.ans-✔✔lifeguarding.instructor's.manual
What.is.the.purpose.of.the.American.Red.Cross.Lifeguarding.program?.-.ans-
✔✔To.train.people.to.prevent,.recognize.and.respond.to.aquatic.emergencies.and.provide
.professional-
level.care.for.breathing.and.cardiac.emergencies,.injuries.and.sudden.illnesses.until.emer
gency.medical.services.(EMS).professionals.take.over
What.is.the.purpose.of.the.Skill.Chart.and.Skill.Assessment.Tools?.-.ans-
✔✔To.provide.instructors.with.standards.for.teaching.skills.and.evaluating.participants'.ski
ll.performance
What.is.the.American.Red.Cross.mission?.-.ans-
✔✔To.prevent.and.alleviate.human.suffering.in.the.face.of.emergencies.by.mobilizing.the.
power.of.volunteers.and.the.generosity.of.donors
Which.of.the.following.is.a.requirement.for.maintaining.your.Lifeguarding.instructor.certific
ation?.-.ans-
✔✔Take.an.instructor.recertification.course.prior.to.your.instructor.certification.expiration.d
ate
What.participant-to-instructor.ratio.are.the.Lifeguarding.instructor-
led.training.and.blended.learning.course.lengths.based.on?.-.ans-✔✔10:1
Which.of.the.following.is.a.responsibility.of.a.Red.Cross-
certified.Lifeguarding.instructor?.-.ans-
✔✔Providing.for.the.health.and.safety.of.participants.by.limiting.the.risk.for.disease.transm
ission.and.injury
Why.are.participants.required.to.watch.all.of.the.Lifeguarding.videos.as.part.of.their.training
?.-.ans-
✔✔The.videos.provide.uniform.skill.demonstrations.and.serve.as.the.basis.for.surveillanc
e.and.other.activities.
CERTIFICATION TEST
Which.of.the.following.is.the.prerequisite.swimming.skills.evaluation.for.the.American.Red.
Cross.Lifeguarding.course?.-.ans-
✔✔Jump.in,.submerge;.resurface.and.swim.150.yards.using.the.front.crawl,.breaststroke.
or.a.combination.of.both;.maintain.position.at.the.surface.of.the.water.for.2.minutes.by.trea
ding.water.using.only.the.legs;.swim.50.yards.using.the.front.crawl,.breaststroke.or.a.combi
nation.of.both.
You.are.scheduled.to.teach.Lesson.1.of.a.Shallow.Water.Lifeguarding.course.next.week..H
ow.should.you.prepare.to.teach.the.lesson?.-.ans-✔✔All.of.the.above.
Gather.all.of.the.course.materials,.equipment.and.supplies.as.listed.in.the.lesson.plan.
review.the.lesson.plan.and.all.relevant.supporting.materials,.such.as.the.applicable.skill.ch
art.and.skill.assessment.tools.and.videos.
speak.with.the.facility.manager.to.confirm.scheduling.of.lifeguards.to.conduct.surveillance.
while.your.class.is.using.the.pool.area.
A.participant.receives.a.certificate.indicating.successful.completion.of.the.American.Red.C
ross.Lifeguarding.course..This.certificate.is.valid.for.how.long?.-.ans-✔✔2.years
What.resource.can.you.use.to.obtain.details.about.the.science.that.informs.the.content.in.t
he.American.Red.Cross.Lifeguarding.program?.-.ans-
✔✔The.American.Red.Cross.Aquatics.Guidelines.and.Best.Practices
You.have.just.finished.teaching.a.Lifeguarding.instructor-
led.training.course..What.administrative.function.will.you.use.to.report.participant.evaluatio
ns?.-.ans-✔✔Course.Record.Entry
Which.of.the.following.is.a.requirement.for.successful.completion.of.an.American.Red.Cros
s.basic-level.Lifeguarding.course?.-.ans-
✔✔Successfully.complete.the.final.skill.assessments
, Which.statement.best.describes.the.American.Red.Cross.Lifeguarding.program.benchmar
ks?.-.ans-✔✔They.are.standards.for.lifeguard.performance.and.for.facility.operations
When.participants.in.a.Lifeguarding.course.are.completing.the.multiple-
rescuer.team.response.scenarios,.which.teaching.technique.is.an.instructor.most.likely.to.
use?.-.ans-✔✔prompting
Which.resource.should.you.review.prior.to.attending.the.in-
person.sessions.of.the.Lifeguarding.Instructor.course?.-.ans-
✔✔Lifeguarding.Instructor.Candidate.Workbook
Which.resource.contains.all.the.information.you.need.to.plan,.prepare.for.and.teach.the.Lif
eguarding.Blended.Learning.course?.-.ans-✔✔lifeguarding.instructor's.manual
What.is.the.purpose.of.the.American.Red.Cross.Lifeguarding.program?.-.ans-
✔✔To.train.people.to.prevent,.recognize.and.respond.to.aquatic.emergencies.and.provide
.professional-
level.care.for.breathing.and.cardiac.emergencies,.injuries.and.sudden.illnesses.until.emer
gency.medical.services.(EMS).professionals.take.over
What.is.the.purpose.of.the.Skill.Chart.and.Skill.Assessment.Tools?.-.ans-
✔✔To.provide.instructors.with.standards.for.teaching.skills.and.evaluating.participants'.ski
ll.performance
What.is.the.American.Red.Cross.mission?.-.ans-
✔✔To.prevent.and.alleviate.human.suffering.in.the.face.of.emergencies.by.mobilizing.the.
power.of.volunteers.and.the.generosity.of.donors
Which.of.the.following.is.a.requirement.for.maintaining.your.Lifeguarding.instructor.certific
ation?.-.ans-
✔✔Take.an.instructor.recertification.course.prior.to.your.instructor.certification.expiration.d
ate
What.participant-to-instructor.ratio.are.the.Lifeguarding.instructor-
led.training.and.blended.learning.course.lengths.based.on?.-.ans-✔✔10:1
Which.of.the.following.is.a.responsibility.of.a.Red.Cross-
certified.Lifeguarding.instructor?.-.ans-
✔✔Providing.for.the.health.and.safety.of.participants.by.limiting.the.risk.for.disease.transm
ission.and.injury
Why.are.participants.required.to.watch.all.of.the.Lifeguarding.videos.as.part.of.their.training
?.-.ans-
✔✔The.videos.provide.uniform.skill.demonstrations.and.serve.as.the.basis.for.surveillanc
e.and.other.activities.
