Safety Classes

Lifeguarding Practice

$30

Reintroduce the basics of water rescue, in-water spinal management, CPR and First Aid skills in a practice environment. This class is a good complement to Lifeguarding Challenge. No certificates will be issued, but if you need some practice then take this class before the Challenge. Textbooks are not included in the class fee.

Fall Session I
October 20 -T - 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Winter Session I
January 19 - T - 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Spring Session I
May 11 - T - 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Spring Session II
May 25 - T - 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Lifeguarding Challenge

$45

The Challenge course provides an opportunity for guards to update their certificate in Lifeguard Training, Community First Aid and/or CPR/PR without retaking the full Lifeguarding course. Please note that guards must show proof of past certification in order to take this course. The student will demonstrate skills and be evaluated through written tests, skill evaluations and rescue scenarios. There will be no practice time allowed in this class. Students are expected to know how to perform all skills upon testing. Textbooks are not included in the class fee.

Fall Session I
October 22 - 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Winter Session I
January 21 - Th - 6 to 9 p.m.

Spring Session I
May 13 - Th - 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Spring Session II
May 27 - Th- 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Registration Information

Registration is open and is offered in four formats:

Online Registration
Go to www.mhcc.edu/aquatics to register. Please note that you must have a credit card to process the transaction and there will be an additional 6% fee for processing. Your registration will be confirmed via e-mail.

Telephone Registration
Call 503-491-7243. Please have your credit card number ready and your choice of classes before calling. Receipts will be mailed.

Mail-in Registration
Please indicate your choice of classes on the registration form, total price of selected classes, and enclose payment with the form. Accepted payment options are check, money order or Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date. Please do not mail cash. Receipts will be mailed.

Walk-in Registration
Mt. Hood Aquatic Center business hours are Monday-Friday 5:45 a.m.-8 p.m. and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. Walk-in registrations are accepted during business hours.

Registration and Refunds
Registration cannot take place the same day as the class offered (with the exception of Lifeguard Training after passing the precourse). Full refunds will only be granted 3 business days before the class begins.

Registration for Lifeguard Training assumes that the student’s competency as a swimmer is sufficient to participate in the course. Maximum refund for Lifeguard Training once the course has started is $50. Refunds are not given if a student participates in the course and fails to earn certification.