RI LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION TESTS START MAY 20-21

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Strict COVID-19 safety measures for physical distancing, gathering sizes, cleaning and health screenings will be followed throughout the testing process

               

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today it is administering conditional Non-Surf and Surf Lifeguard Certification tests beginning next week. Lifeguard positions at all beaches in Rhode Island require certification and special training in first aid, CPR, and lifeguard training. 

 

The schedule of testing is as follows:

 

May 20, June 10, and June 25 | 9 AM – 2 PM

Prosser Grove Picnic Area, Burlingame State Park, Charlestown

Non-surf tests for lifeguards working at freshwater/bayside beaches

 

May 21 and June 11 | 9 AM – 2 PM

Scarborough State Beach, Narragansett

Surf tests for lifeguards working at all types of swimming facilities

 

To help reduce wait times and maintain social distancing requirements, all lifeguard candidates must pre-register for their examination and schedule their test time online at www.riparks.com/lifeguard.

 

To qualify for testing, all candidates must have successfully completed courses and hold valid cards in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR that includes infant, child, and adult. Candidates will be required to upload a copy of their training certificates (lifeguard training, CPR, first aid) when registering and digitally sign the waiver of liability. A valid photo ID with verification of date of birth must be presented at check in.

 

Any candidate under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign the waiver. Candidates will be able to download the waiver when they register, and it must be brought with them to the test. The parent or legal guardian must present a valid photo ID when handing in the waiver. Parents and legal guardians will not be allowed to stay in the testing area and are encouraged to wait in their cars or in other areas and follow all social distancing guidelines.

The entire testing process will follow strict COVID-19 safety guidelines for cleaning, health screening, and testing procedures, as follows: 

• Candidates will not be allowed into testing area until 15 minutes before their scheduled testing time.
• At check-in and check-out lifeguard candidates must remain at least 6 feet apart from other candidates and testing staff. Areas and spaces will be designated to assist in maintaining these distances.
•  Candidates will be required to bring and wear cloth face coverings. Candidates will be screened by testing staff upon arriving at the testing area. The following is the screening tool that will be used.   https://www.reopeningri.com/resource_pdfs/COVID19_Screening_Tool_English-
  Strict COVID-19 safety measures for physical distancing, gathering sizes, cleaning and health screenings will be followed throughout the testing process
                 
  The schedule of testing is as follows:
   
  May 20, June 10, and June 25 | 9 AM – 2 PM
  Prosser Grove Picnic Area, Burlingame State Park, Charlestown
  Non-surf tests for lifeguards working at freshwater/bayside beaches
   
  May 21 and June 11 | 9 AM – 2 PM
  Scarborough State Beach, Narragansett
  Surf tests for lifeguards working at all types of swimming facilities
   
  To help reduce wait times and maintain social distancing requirements, all lifeguard candidates must pre-register for their examination and schedule their test time online at www.riparks.com/lifeguard.
   
  To qualify for testing, all candidates must have successfully completed courses and hold valid cards in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR that includes infant, child, and adult. Candidates will be required to upload a copy of their training certificates (lifeguard training, CPR, first aid) when registering and digitally sign the waiver of liability. A valid photo ID with verification of date of birth must be presented at check in.
   
  Any candidate under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to sign the waiver. Candidates will be able to download the waiver when they register, and it must be brought with them to the test. The parent or legal guardian must present a valid photo ID when handing in the waiver. Parents and legal guardians will not be allowed to stay in the testing area and are encouraged to wait in their cars or in other areas and follow all social distancing guidelines.
  The entire testing process will follow strict COVID-19 safety guidelines for cleaning, health screening, and testing procedures, as follows: 
  • Candidates will not be allowed into testing area until 15 minutes before their scheduled testing time.
  • At check-in and check-out lifeguard candidates must remain at least 6 feet apart from other candidates and testing staff. Areas and spaces will be designated to assist in maintaining these distances.
  •  Candidates will be required to bring and wear cloth face coverings. Candidates will be screened by testing staff upon arriving at the testing area. The following is the screening tool that will be used.   https://www.reopeningri.com/resource_pdfs/COVID19_Screening_Tool_English-NEW.pdf