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American Red Cross Certified Courses in Kennewick!
About
We provide four different American Red Cross certification courses throughout the year, available to both PC members and the local community. These empower individuals with life-saving skills, boost career readiness, and foster confidence in emergencies.
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CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certification
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Babysitting Course
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Lifeguard Certification
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Lifeguard Recertification
Registration
Our courses are open to members and non-members! PC members receive a discount.
To register, please call 509-783-5465 or
in person at The PC Service Desk.
Course Info
CPR/First Aid/ AED Certification, Babysitting Course, Lifeguard Certification Courses, and Lifeguard Recertification in Kennewick.
*SWIM TEST REQUIRED
CPR/First Aid/ AED Training
This blended learning course combines online training with an in-person skills session to certify you in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. You’ll learn how to recognize and respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants.
The course meets OSHA and other workplace regulatory requirements.
The online portion can be completed on your own time (via phone, tablet, or desktop) and must be finished before the in-person class.
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a 2-year digital certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
Blended learning link will be provided once registration is complete. For more information or questions please contact kelli@thepacificcampus.com, 509-783-5465 x 223
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cost:
Members: $100 + tax
Non-Members: $125 + tax
*Group discounts available- please call*
Ages: 16+
2026 Dates:
February 21st - Registration closes 2/18 at 4:00 p.m.
*Private Group Dates upon request
Registration opens 1 month before
Babysitting Course
This in-person course prepares youth to care for children and infants safely and confidently. It includes hands-on activities, videos, and discussions to develop essential, real-life readiness and babysitting skills. The course covers feeding, diapering, picking up and holding children, safety, and emergency response. The American Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED r.21 program is designed to help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac and breathing emergencies, and to provide the knowledge and skills needed to give immediate care to an injured or ill infant or child when minutes matter.
2026 Dates:
Friday & Saturday, March 6-7
Time:
Friday: 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Ages: 11-16
Cost:
Members: $125.00 + tax
Non-Members: $150.00 + tax
Lifeguard Certification Course
This 40-hour course teaches the skills to become a certified American Red Cross lifeguard. It covers the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard and how to carry them out in a professional manner. It covers rescues, first aid, CPR / AED, and practical skills.
*SWIM TEST REQUIRED.
Offered during spring and winter. Please see below for additional class information.
Times: Course specific (click below)
Cost:
Includes LG Manual and CPR Mask
Members: $275 + tax
Non-Members: $325 + tax
Ages: 15+
2026 Dates:
Spring Break Course
Swim Eval: Friday, March 20th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Pre-course eLearning MUST be completed prior to the first day of class
In-Person Sessions:
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Mon., Mar 30: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Tues., Mar 31: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Wed., April 1: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Thur., April 2: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Written Exams & Final Scenarios:
Fri. April 3:
Classroom: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:00 -11:30 a.m.
Final Scenarios: 11:30 - 5:00 p.m. in Pool 2
(Typically finish around 2 or 3)
April/May Course
Swim Eval: Wednesday, April 15th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Pre-course eLearning MUST be completed prior to the first day of class
In-Person Sessions:
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Thurs., April 23: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Fri., April 24: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Sat., April 25: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Thurs., April 30: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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Fri., May 1: 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Written Exams & Final Scenarios:
Sat. May 2:
Classroom: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Lunch 11:00 -11:30 a.m.
Final Scenarios: 11:30 - 5:00 p.m. in Pool 2
(Typically finish around 2 or 3)
Lifeguard Recertification Course
This course will review materials and skills needed to renew an existing American Red Cross lifeguard certification. Participants must pass a standardized swim test, attend a review class, complete written exams, and in-water skills testing.
Offered during spring and winter. Please see below for additional class information.
Times: Course specific (click below)
Cost:
Members: $75 + tax
Non-Members: $100 + tax
Ages: 15+
2026 Dates:
Spring Break RECERT Swim Evaluation
Saturday, March 28: 9:00-11:00 a.m. - Pool 2, Lanes 1-3
Review Course with Written Exams & Final Scenarios -
Saturday, April 4: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.(until finished)
April/May RECERT Swim Evaluation
Saturday, May 2: 9:00-11:00 a.m. - Pool 2, Lanes 1-3
Review Course with Written Exams & Final Scenarios -
Saturday, May 9: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.(until finished)
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions about our Lifeguard Certification Course
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