Items Evaluated During Recertification (†)

Only items marked with a (†) symbol in the Award Guide are evaluated.

• 6.b † Object recovery: Starting in the water, swim 15 m, surface dive to recover a 9 kg (20 lb.) object, surface and carry the object 5 m — all within 40 seconds.
• 6.c † Sprint challenge: Starting in the water, swim 50 m within 60 seconds (or 50 yd within 55 seconds).
• 6.d † Endurance challenge: Swim 400 m within 10 minutes (or 400 yd within 9:10 minutes).
• 8.b † Scanning and observation: Demonstrate effective lifeguard scanning techniques and observation skills in the pool environment.
• 11.a † Distressed or drowning victim: Demonstrate effective management of a distressed or drowning victim in deep water, with and without an aid.
• 11.b † Submerged, non-breathing victim: Demonstrate effective management of a submerged, non-breathing victim and perform 10 cycles of 2 ventilations:30 compressions on a CPR manikin.
• 11.d † Injured victim: Demonstrate effective management of an injured victim on land or in the water.
• 12.a † Single lifeguard situation: As a single lifeguard, respond to a situation in a supervised aquatic setting with one auxiliary staff member.
• 12.b † Lifeguard team situations: As a member of a lifeguard team, respond to situations in a supervised aquatic setting.

Tip: Arrive prepared to complete the timed fitness items and demonstrate scanning + rescue management skills.