Health + Safety Classes

We’re pleased to offer these programs here at the Y. When you’re looking for health and safety classes, we’re here for you.

We can also bring these trainings to you! Do you need First Aid or CPR training for your staff? Have your staff trained in your own facility on your own time.

In addition to our current classes listed below, we also offer Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers, Asthma Inhaler Training, Epinephrine Auto Injector Training, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training.

Questions? Contact Galen Reese, Assistant Aquatics Director, at greese @gbymca.org or 802-652-8143 for more information on any of these programs.

Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program

• Receive your own blood pressure monitor and training
• Twice monthly meetings / check-ins with a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador
• Attend monthly Nutrition Education Seminars
• Four-month long program that will set you up for success!

Designed to help adults with hypertension lower and manage their blood pressure, this four-month program focuses on regular home self-monitoring, one-on-one consultations with a trained Healthy Heart Ambassador, and group-based nutrition education for better blood pressure management.

Participants Must
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be diagnosed with high blood pressure or currently taking antihypertensive medication
• Not have experienced a recent cardiac event
• Not have atrial fibrillation or other arrhythmias
• Not be at risk for lymphedema

Date + Time:
Begins Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 11:30 am in Studio B.
This is an 8 session (meets every other week), 4-month program that includes coaching and nutrition seminars.

Cost: Member $80 / Non-Member $110 includes a blood pressure monitoring cuff!

Registration link coming soon

Adult + Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED program is designed to train rescuers to respond to medical emergencies in adults, children, and infants until more advanced medical personnel take over. Participants will be trained to recognize breathing and cardiac emergencies, and to respond to such emergencies by performing CPR, using an AED, and providing any other appropriate care until medical personnel arrive. Participants will learn the proper response to sudden illnesses such as heart attack, stroke, and seizures. This training also includes a foundation of first aid for other injuries such as burns and external bleeding. You will receive your First Aid Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED certifications.

This is a blended learning course — there is a roughly 3-hour online training to be completed before the course. Participants must be 15 years old by the final day of class.

Upcoming Classes:
Sunday, February 8, 8:00 – 11:00am
Sunday, March 1, 8:00 – 11:00am
Sunday, April 5, 8:00 – 11:00am

Cost: Member $110 / Non-Member $179

Lifeguard Certification

Train to be a lifeguard! Learn lifesaving skills to help people stay safe in, on, and around the water. You must be 15 years old by the final day of class to enroll.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive two certifications: Lifeguarding Skills and First Aid/CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Additional modules, such as Waterfront skills to lifeguard natural bodies of water, may be available and require a conversation with the instructor.

This is a blended learning class — you will have 7-10 hours of course work (which your instructor will grant access to) that must be completed prior to the start of the class. To successfully complete the course, participants are expected to be strong swimmers, mature and professional, and attend all class sessions.

Upcoming Classes:
February 23, 24, and 25, 9:00am – 5:00pm
OR
April 21, 22, and 23, 9:00am – 5:00pm

Cost: Member $330 / Non-Member $448

Lifeguard Recertification

For individuals who have previously completed the full lifeguard training successfully. Refresh your lifeguarding knowledge and skills, and ensure your certification stays up to date. Attendees must have both American Red Cross Lifeguarding Skills and CPR/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer certifications, which have not expired for more than 30 days. If your certifications have expired for more than 30 days, you’ll need to take the full course again in order to renew your certification. This is a blended learning class, which your instructor will grant access to the online pre-course work that must be completed prior to the start of the class.

Upcoming Classes:
Sunday, March 22, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday, April 12, 8:00am – 4:00pm

Cost: Member $182 / Non-Member $295

Lifeguard Instructor Recertification

This class is for those who hold a current Lifeguard Instructor Certification and are in need of recertification. On-line pre-work required before the start of class.

Date + Time: TBD

Cost: $250

Self-Defense Workshop

Learn practical physical and verbal self-defense techniques in this introductory workshop! Participants will leave knowing:

• What self-defense is (and is not)
• The impact of identity on personal self-defense strategies
• The basics of threat assessment

In this workshop, you can expect partner work, hands-on physical adjustments by instructors, and an opt-in model of participation. You’ll be encouraged to do as much as you are able where no activities are mandatory. This includes your consent to physical touch, clear expectations, and modifications provided for different needs.

Date + Time: TBD

Cost*: Member $25/ Non-Member $40

* We know that violence disproportionately impacts members of some minority groups, especially the trans community. We are committed to making this training accessible to those who need it most, and program financial assistance is available. Contact the Business Systems Office at [email protected] or (802) 652-8190 or apply online.

Junior Lifeguarding

Learn basic water rescue skills and get CPR certified! Participants must be 11-14 years old and able to pass a deep-end test to enroll.

Date + Time: TBD

Cost: Members: $165 / Non Members: $280

Please reach out to Galen Reese at [email protected] if you’re interested!

Stop the Bleed Training

In an emergency situation, we all have the ability to potentially save a life. No matter how rapid the arrival of emergency responders, bystanders will always be the first on the scene. STOP THE BLEED (www.bleedingcontrol.org) is a national campaign started by the White House to address the most common cause of preventable trauma death in the US: uncontrolled bleeding.

This one hour class, taught by our partners at UVMMC, helps to ensure our community is knowledgeable in the use of compression or a tourniquet to stop uncontrolled bleeding.

Training is FREE, and consists of an interactive presentation followed by an in-person opportunity for discussion and hands-on skills station.

Date + Time: TBD

Babysitter Training

There are some universal skills and techniques that every babysitter should have. American Red Cross courses were designed with this principle in mind and can help you deliver the care that families need. Just a few of the things our babysitting classes cover include:

— Basic care for infants and children
— Basic First Aid
— Child behavior
— Age-appropriate activities
— Emergency protocols
— Leadership
— Growing your business

Ages: 11 to 15
Date + Time: TBD
Cost: TBD

Lifeguard Instructor Certification

This class is for current lifeguards who are interested in gaining their Lifeguard Instructor certification. You must hold a current lifeguard certification (must be active for at least one year) and you must be 17 years old. This is a blended learning class, so you will have 3-4 hours of online course work that MUST be completed prior to the start of the class. Upon registering you will receive an email from the instructor, Eli, with all needed details regarding class.

In addition to the online pre course work, there is an in-water skills pre course session at the beginning of day 1. This skills session is the same as the pre course session for the Lifeguarding course: a 300-500 yard swim and a timed event using a 10 pound brick.

Date + Time: TBD
Cost: TBD