ISLA Certification is an international lifeguard certification that includes CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard techniques in the ocean, lake, and pool environments.The ISLA Lifeguard Certification Program was developed to raise international lifeguarding standards and training programs to a minimum professional standard.

ISLA training lays a foundation which allows the lifeguard employer or organization to conduct in-house training of lifeguards. Organizations are required to build their lifeguarding training program above and beyond this high international standard. ISLA certifies organizations and individuals.

First Aid / CPR / AED

Our ISLA Instructors are certified International Red Cross Instructors.

Red Cross First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) training meets the needs of professional first responders, healthcare providers, and the general public. We offer both professional rescuer and non-professional rescuer training options.

Obtaining First Aid and CPR/AED certification is vital for lifeguards and all other first responders.  We prepare emergency service workers around with world for a wide range of emergencies.

CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers – Course length: 6 hrs
Emergency Medical Response – Course length: 51 hours
Bloodborne Pathogens Training – Course length: 2 hours
Administering Emergency Oxygen – Course length: 2hours

ISLA Ocean Lifeguard

Our comprehensive Ocean Lifeguarding program features two stand-alone course options focused on available resources and facility type, and we offer supplemental training to meet requirements for professional lifeguards. Our Advanced Lifeguard course and Lifeguard Instructor course helps improve staff performance and lifeguard operations.

Basic (International Standard)

Prerequisites:

• 16 years of age or older
• Ability to swim 600 meters without stopping
• Ability to tread water for 10 minutes
• Ability to swim 5 meters underwater
• Ability to dive to a depth of 3 meters

*These are requirements to participate in the course; the student should be able to complete them before the course begins.

If possible, each participant should bring a pair of swim/surf fins.

Course length: 3 Days/ 30 hours; No CPR/AED or first-aid certification is rendered.

Advanced

Prerequisites:

• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to swim 1000 meters without stopping
• Ability to tread water for 15 minutes
• Ability to swim 15 meters underwater
• Ability to dive to a depth of 3 meters

*These are requirements to participate in the course; the student should be able to complete them before the course begins.

If possible, each participant should bring a pair of swim/surf fins.

Course length: 10 Days / 100 hours; 
Advanced Ocean Lifeguard Certification is valid for 3 years;
 CPR/AED and first-aid certification is valid for 2 years.

Instructor:

Prerequisites: Current ISLA Advanced Ocean Lifeguard Certification or equivalent. 
Course length: 10 Days/ 100 hours. 
To maintain an Ocean Lifeguard Instructor Certification, at least one approved ISLA Ocean Lifeguard course must be taught per year.

Disclaimer:

ISLA Ocean Lifeguard certifications (Basic and Advanced) are not a license to practice medicine outside of the scope of practice, provide occupational medical advice, or teach lifesaving, first aid, or CPR. The bearer of this certification is liable for all actions and does not hold the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) responsible for his or her negligence, battery, or breach of duty.

Certifications: ISLA does not guarantee, warrant, or endorse the products or services of any firm, organization, or person.  ISLA certification is a certificate of course completion that indicates a person has satisfactorily met the specific requirements of the of the course on that date, but is not a guarantee of competency, accuracy, or any particular result.  Information about Certificates is provided by the Certificants themselves, and ISLA is not responsible for any incorrect or outdated information about Certificants, including their office addresses or any other contact information. ISLA does not assume any duty to the public for the services of Certificants, or for any information about Certificants or any other person or entity participating in or receiving professional services from Certificants.

ISLA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY, CLAIM, OR OTHERWISE, WHETHER AN ACTION IN CONTRACT OR TORT AND SHALL FURTHER NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, OR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND EXPENSES).