Rhode Island Occupational Information Coordinating Committee 
1995

LIFEGUARD
SOC 5149      DOT 379.667-014

Monitors activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and
provide assistance to swimmers. Cautions swimmers regarding
unsafe areas, rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and
administers first aid.  

AGE:             16 years or older

CITIZENSHIP:     No requirement

RESIDENCY:       Required for state employment;  not required for
                 private employment.

RECIPROCITY:     No EDUCATION AND    Successfully complete a 27-hour course in
   EXPERIENCE:     lifeguard skills, a 6-hour course in CPR
                   and an 8-hour course in first aid.
                 Categories of certification:
                   I  Surf:  Proficiency test conducted
                             under surf conditions.
                   II Non-surf: Proficiency test conducted
                                under non-surf conditions.
                   III Pool: No proficiency test.

R.I. EXAM:       Practical
                 Physical examination (for state employment)

RENEWAL:         Annual 

FEES:            License:                   $ 10.00
                 Renewal:                   $ 10.00

LICENSING        Division of Parks and Recreation
    AGENCY:      R.I. Department of Environmental Management
                 2321 Hartford Ave.
                 Johnston, RI  02919         (401) 277-2632
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