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LIFEGUARD-PRO IS NATIONALLY & INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
Lifeguard-Pro Certifications are Perhaps The Most Widely Accepted Certifications in The World. Lifeguard-Pro is an nationally & internationally recognized Lifeguard, Water Safety Instructor, and CPR & First Aid certification agency. We serve all 50 U.S. states, all U.S. territories, and 46 countries around the world -- so wherever you are, we're nearby!
Nationally, Lifeguard-Pro certifications are unanimously accepted in all 50 U.S. states, all U.S. territories, and even approved by the U.S. Navy for worldwide use.
Internationally, Lifeguard-Pro services 46 countries around the world. Soon Lifeguard-Pro will release it's cirriculum in Spanish, and we will begin servicing an additional 20 countries -- expanding our worldwide service to 60 countries!
Lifeguard-Pro & American Red Cross Certifications are Legally Equivalent. After comprehensive evaluation, state governments across the U.S. and the U.S. Military have legally and officially proclaimed the Lifeguard-Pro certification courses and American Red Cross certification courses "Equivalent."
Consequently, Lifeguard-Pro and American Red Cross certification candidates for Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, First Aid, Basic Water Safety, Water Saftety Instructor (WSI) learn the same knowledge and skills, and are tested in the same manner.
As legally "Equivalent" certifications, Lifeguard-Pro certificants and American Red Cross certificants can work harmoniously side-by-side, without any conflict in knowledge, skills or abilities.
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COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
Below are common several misconceptions about American Red Cross courses (ARC) courses and Lifeguard-Pro courses, and the correct responses to those misconceptions.
Does your employer think that only ARC courses are nationally recognized?
- Lifeguard-Pro is indeed nationally recognized and services all 50 U.S. states, all U.S. territories, and the U.S. Military.
- Internationally, Lifeguard-Pro services 46 countries around the world. Soon Lifeguard-Pro will release it's cirriculum in Spanish, and we will begin servicing an additional 20 countries -- expanding our worldwide service to 60 countries!
Does your employer think that ARC and Lifeguard-Pro course curriculums are somehow different?
- After comprehensive evaluation, state governments across the U.S. and the U.S. Military have legally and officially proclaimed the Lifeguard-Pro certification courses and American Red Cross certification courses "Equivalent."
- Consequently, Lifeguard-Pro and American Red Cross certification candidates for Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, First Aid, Basic Water Safety, Water Saftety Instructor (WSI) learn the same knowledge and skills, and are tested in a similiar manner.
- As legally "Equivalent" certifications, Lifeguard-Pro certificants and American Red Cross certificants can work harmoniously side-by-side, without any conflict in knowledge, skills or abilities.
Does your employer think that ARC and Lifeguard-Pro CPR, AED & First Aid curriculums are somehow different?
- ARC and Lifeguard-Pro CPR, AED & First Aid curriculums are both based on the international E.C.C. guidelines published every five years by American Heart Association.
- After comprehensive evaluation, state governments across the U.S. and the U.S. Military have legally and officially proclaimed the Lifeguard-Pro certification courses and American Red Cross certification courses "Equivalent."
- Consequently, Lifeguard-Pro and American Red Cross certification candidates for Lifeguarding, CPR, AED, First Aid, Basic Water Safety, Water Saftety Instructor (WSI) learn the same knowledge and skills, and are tested in a similar manner.
- As legally "Equivalent" certifications, Lifeguard-Pro certificants and American Red Cross certificants can work harmoniously side-by-side, without any conflict in knowledge, skills or abilities.
Does your employer think that obtaining an ARC Instructor certification is more convenient or even possible to obtain?
- In many areas a convenient local ARC Lifeguard Instructor course or WSIT course can be impossible to find -- they are simply not available.
- When available, the ARC Lifeguard Instructor course and WSIT course could require up to 1-year to obtain valid certifications.
- Lifeguard-Pro Instructor courses are conveniently available in all 50 U.S. states, all U.S. territories, and 46 countries around the world -- making us the world's most convenient Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor certification program.
- Lifeguard-Pro eliminates the unnecessary administrative barriers to achieving certification -- making us the world's most convenient aquatics public safety training program.
Does your employer think that obtaining an ARC Instructor certification is less expensive to obtain?
- The ARC Lifeguard Instructor course and WSIT course could impose many additional costs beyond the cost of the course tuition (e.g., Lifeguard Renewal fee, Water Safety Instructor Renewal fee, Lifeguard Instructor Renewal fee, Water Safety Instructor Renewal fee, Water Safety Instructor Trainer Renewal fee, Authorized Service Provider fee, Authorized Service Provider Location fee, professional liability insurance fee, general liablity insurance fee, etc.). These fees can amount to thousands of dollars!
- The ARC Lifeguard Instructor course could limit the Instructor to only teaching at Authorized Service Provider locations after the Authorized Service Provider has applied to the ARC and paid the Authorized Service Provider fee to the ARC. Beware the total cost of an aquatic facility obtaining and maintaining ARC Lifeguard Instructor and WSIT certifications, plus the facility's Authorized Service Provider agreement could be in the thousands!
- Lifeguard-Pro eliminates all unnecessary and hidden costs by offering an all-inclusive 100% transparent certification program.
Does your employer think that ARC employs a better teaching faculty?
- ARC may use as lifesaving instructors, volunteers, part-timers, and low-paid employees; and, these are the people who are charged with providing you with high-quality lifesaving instruction.
- Lifeguard-Pro believes that training citizens to save lives requires professional instructors. You deserve professional lifesaving instructors. Lifeguard-Pro uses only professional rescue instructors to teach our lifesaving courses. Quality instruction results in better lifesavers!
Does your employer think that ARC has better quality assurance?
- ARC has been widely criticized for having insufficient quality assurance checks on their Instructors.
- Many people complain that the ARC fails to adequately supervise their Instructors and that failure leads to poor quality candidate training and a public safety hazard.
- Without adequate quality assurance checks on Instructors, the Instructors can deteriorate into simply selling certification cards, rather than providing high-quality public safety training.
- Lifeguard-Pro has integrated numerous industry-leading quality assurance measures to guarantee that no candidate can receive a Lifeguard-Pro Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor certification without having completed the entire program as originally intended. With Lifeguard-Pro, you can rest assured that your Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor truly earned their certification in accordance with curriculum's original design. Lifeguard-Pro leads the industry in quality assurance!
Does your employer think that ARC provides better liability protection for the employer or Instructor?
- Many employers and instructors complaint that the ARC Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor programs is not be specifically designed to protect the employer or Instructor from legal liability claims.
- Lifeguard-Pro implements several key measures (e.g., Liability Release Waiver, Assumption of Risk Waiver, Course Documentation, etc.) to provide the employer and Instructor with better legal liability protection. Lifeguard-Pro leads the industry in legal liability protection for employers and Instructors!
- Lifeguard-Pro even offers Instructors optional Professional Liability Insurance at about $100/year – Unbeatable!
Does your employer think that candidates prefer the ARC Lifeguard and WSI programs?
- Many employers and individuals complain that the American Red Cross Lifeguard and WSI training programs are outdated, administratively burdensome, restrictive, time-consuming, and full of hidden costs (e.g., books, certification card, online training, required equipment, renewal fees, Instructor renewal fees, Authorized Service Provider fees, Authorized Service Provider Location fees, etc.).
- Lifeguard-Pro offers the world’s most convenient and available certification courses with an online Home-Study Course followed by a convenient Instructor-Led Training Class. Undoubtedly, thousands and thousands of candidates prefer the convenience of the Lifeguard-Pro easy two-part training method!
Does your employer think that the ARC Lifeguard or WSI certification grants more privileges or job opportunities to cardholders?
- Lifeguard-Pro and American Red Cross certification courses are both considered to be "Nationally Recognized" and legally "Equivalent."
- As nationally recognized and legally equivalent certifications, both the Lifeguard-Pro certifications and American Red Cross certifications grant the certificant the same privileges and job opportunities.
- Lifeguard-Pro increases the certificant's job opportunities by offering additional Lifeguard specialty training courses (e.g., Lifeguard-Shallow Pool (max depth 5 ft.), Lifeguard-Deep Pool (max depth 20 ft.), and Lifeguard-Youth Camp).
- Lifeguard-Pro Instructors are not restricted to teach only at Authorized Service Provider locations or their local county; with Lifeguard-Pro, Instructors can teach across the USA and in 46 countries around the world. With Lifeguard-Pro you actually have MORE privileges and MORE job opportunities!
Does your employer fear change, and prefers ARC because that is the only program that they know?
- Many aquatics professionals have complaints about the old, outdated, inconvenient, administratively burdensome, and expensive ARC Lifeguard & WSI programs; but they stick with it because they don't know there is a better option.
- Lifeguard-Pro is a government legally proclaimed "Equivalent" to ARC courses.
- Lifeguard-Pro is 100% transparaent with no hidden fees for obtaining or maintaining a certification.
- Lifeguard-Pro eliminates unnecessary administrative barriers to certification.
- Lifeguard-Pro is incredibly convenient servicing all 50 U.S. states, all U.S. territories, and 46 countries around the world.
- Lifeguard-Pro offers the industry’s best customer service from 9am-9pm ET, 7-days a week, and Technical Support 24-hours a day, 7-days a week!
- Lifeguard-Pro is the choice of individuals, businesses, governments, military, and insurance companies across the country and around the world.
- Lifeguard-Pro certified Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, and CPR & First Aid responders protect millions of lives around the globe.
- Lifeguard-Pro has been choosen over ARC by customers in each of these industries: U.S. state governments, U.S. federal government, U.S. Military, United Nations Multi-National Peace-Keeping Forces, National Organizations, Multi-National Organizations, Police Departments, Fire Departments, Hospitals, Rehabilitation Hospitals, Physical Therapy Facilities, National Parks, State Parks, Parks & Recreation Departments, Aquatic Centers, Public Beaches, Private Beaches, Colleges, Universities, Public Schools, Private Schools, Pool Management Companies, Swim Schools, Youth Camps, Water Parks, Surfing Schools, Scuba Businesses, Health Clubs, Country Clubs, Yacht Clubs, Hotels, Resorts, Apartment Complexes, Condo Associations, Home Owners Associations, and more. They can’t all be wrong!
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