personnel | training recognized | certifying agencies* |
Lifeguards | Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid. | ARC, YMCA, Lifesaving Society, E&A, ALTI, Starguard |
Shallow Water Lifeguards | Shallow Water Lifeguard or Bronze Cross Award, CPR, and First Aid. | E&A, Lifesaving Society |
SCUBA Instruction | Master SCUBA Diver Trainer or Master SCUBA Diver Instructor (PADI). SCUBA Instructor, Assistant Instructor, or Divemaster (NAUI). | PADI, NAUI |
Swim Coaches | Swim Coaches Safety Training, CPR and First Aid. | ARC, YMCA |
Dive Coaches | Safety Training for Competitive Diving Coaches Option A or Safety Training for Competitive Diving Coaches Renewal Option A; and CPR & First Aid. | U.S. Diving |
Attendants | Aquatic Safety Assistant or Basic Water Rescue or Water Safety Plus and CPR. | YMCA, ARC, E&A |
* | The department determines equivalent certifying organizations providing training. |
[Statutory Authority: Chapters
70.90 and
43.20 RCW. WSR 04-18-096, § 246-260-99901, filed 9/1/04, effective 10/31/04.]