American Red Cross Certifications
The YMCA offers a variety of certifications including Babysitting, Basic Life Support (CPR Pro), First Aid, and YMCA Life guarding. Check with your local Y for class availability.
Belle Chasse Babysitting Certification
This course offers a great opportunity for students aged 11 and up who want to learn the key skills necessary for babysitting. Participants will acquire valuable knowledge on how to care for children safely and effectively, including topics like age-appropriate activities, basic behavior management, and important communication techniques for interacting with both kids and parents.
The course also provides a thorough first aid certification from the American Red Cross, ensuring students are prepared to handle minor injuries and emergencies with confidence. This certification not only boosts a babysitter’s credibility but also gives parents peace of mind.
Class includes:
- Basic Care for Infants and Children
- Basic First Aid and CPR
- Child Behavior
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Emergency Protocols
- Professionalism
- Leadership
- Growing Your Business
BELLE CHASSE
8101 HWY 23 BELLE CHASSE, LA 70037
504.392.9622
Contact: Johnie Bridges at [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 12/23/24 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 80.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
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04/05/25
Sa - 8:00 am - 8 hrs
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Register Closes 04/04/2025 |
Belle Chasse Community CPR & First Aid Training
This CPR training is offered to members of the community!
REQUIRED online pre work will be sent out 1 week prior to the start of the course. The pre work will take 1-2 hours and after you finish, you must print out and present the completed certificate at the in person course.
This program will offer a Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification that helps keep community professionals prepared and ready to respond as they encounter life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to provide CPR, respond to choking & airway emergencies and provide basic first aid. You will receive a certification that is valid for 2 years through the Red Cross.
Our Fall/Winter Class Dates are as follows:
- March 1st, 2025 – 10:30am-12:30pm
- April 10th, 2025 – 5:30-7:30pm
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 8/20/24 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 60.00 | $ 80.00 |
Available Sessions
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04/10/25
Th - 5:30 pm - 2 hrs
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Register Closes 04/03/2025 |
Belle Chasse Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification
During this Shallow Water Red Cross Lifeguard certification course, you will learn the following skills: Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid, and how to utilize an AED in a time of need. You will also learn how to recognize and respond to emergencies in the pool and around the deck. This course presents information on the skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool, lake, river, surf and water park environments.
Upon completion, you will receive a Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification as well as CPR Pro and AED.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 2/1/25 | 12/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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04/14/25 - 04/16/25
Class 1 - Mo,Tu,We - 9:00 am
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9 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 04/07/2025 |
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05/02/25 - 05/04/25
Class 2 - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 04/25/2025 |
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05/16/25 - 05/18/25
Class 3 - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am
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10 / 10 Available |
Register Closes 05/09/2025 |
Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification
During this Shallow Water Red Cross Lifeguard certification course, you will learn the following skills: Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid, and how to utilize an AED in a time of need. You will also learn how to recognize and respond to emergencies in the pool and around the deck. This course presents a knowledge base for the skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool, lake, river, surf and water park environments.
Upon completion, you will receive a Shallow Water Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 2/1/24 | 11/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/13/25 - 03/17/25
Su,Fr,Sa
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Registration Closed on 03/12/2025 |
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04/11/25 - 04/13/25
Su,Fr,Sa
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Session is Full | |
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05/16/25 - 05/18/25
Su,Fr,Sa
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Register Closes 05/09/2025 |
Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification
During this Shallow Water Red Cross Lifeguard certification course, you will learn the following skills: Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid, and how to utilize an AED in a time of need. You will also learn how to recognize and respond to emergencies in the pool and around the deck. This course presents a knowledge base for the skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool, lake, river, surf and water park environments.
Upon completion, you will receive a Shallow Water Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/25 | 11/1/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
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04/11/25 - 04/13/25
Class 1 - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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5 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 04/04/2025 |
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05/02/25 - 05/04/25
Class 2 - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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5 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 04/25/2025 |
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05/30/25 - 06/01/25
Class 3 - Su,Fr,Sa - 9:00 am - 8 hrs
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5 / 5 Available |
Register Closes 05/23/2025 |
Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification ( Buras)
During this YMCA Lifeguard certification course, you will learn the following skills: Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid, how to utilize an AED and Emergency Oxygen in a time of need. You will also learn hot to recognize and respond to emergencies in the pool and around the deck. This course presents information on the skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool, lake, river, surf and water park environments.
Upon completion, you will receive 4 certifications which include: YMCA Lifeguarding, Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
Friday 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 2/27/25 | 3/24/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
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03/19/25 - 03/23/25
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Register |
Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification ( Port Sulphur)
During this YMCA Lifeguard certification course, you will learn the following skills: Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid, how to utilize an AED and Emergency Oxygen in a time of need. You will also learn hot to recognize and respond to emergencies in the pool and around the deck. This course presents information on the skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool, lake, river, surf and water park environments.
Upon completion, you will receive 4 certifications which include: YMCA Lifeguarding, Basic Life Support, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
Friday 4:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 9:00am-5:00pm
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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| 2/27/25 | 4/15/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 200.00 | $ 250.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Special Rate | ||
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04/11/25 - 04/13/25
Shallow Water Lifeguard Certification - Su,Fr,Sa
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$200 - $250 | Register |