Water Safety in the Classroom or at Home

Learn how to teach water safety in the classroom or at home.

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Water Safety in the Classroom is designed to help educators to teach water safety to children ages 2-14. All the methods discussed in this course are appropriate for teaching in a classroom setting, no pool or access to water is required.

Tell Me More. This course is presented using video demonstrations and PowerPoint presentations. Educators are provided with lesson plans and materials for distribution to students and their families to help spread the message about water safety. Once you have viewed all the materials, there is a short quiz. Successfully completion of the quiz (75% or more) is required to receive a Certificate of Completion.


Your Instructor


Kara Keenan Cassidy
Kara Keenan Cassidy

Course Curriculum


  Introduction: Welcome to Water Safety in the Classroom. Meet Your Instructor
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  Module 1:: Water Safety
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
How long will it take me to complete this course?
This course is comprised of 4 videos with a total viewing time of 45 minutes. Learners are required to view all the videos, in their entirety. There is also supplemental required reading, lesson plans and pictures available for classroom use and a quiz at the end. In total, the minimum amount of time to complete the course is estimated to be about 2 hours.
Do I have to complete the course all at once?
No. You can start and stop at any time. This is a self-directed course that you complete at our own pace.
Will I receive something to show that I finished the course?
Yes. Upon successfully viewing of the videos and completing the quiz with a (x%) or more, a certificate of completion will automatically be generated and sent to your email address.
What if I don’t successfully complete the quiz?
If this occurs, please contact our office at [email protected] for next steps.
Do you offer other courses in water safety?
Yes. We offer an add-on to this course called Water Safety in the Pool. This class is deigned to teach water safety techniques in the water. It is comprised of a video for viewing and learners are required to submit a video to demonstrate satisfactory knowledge of how to teach water safety techniques in the water. This course can only be taken once you have successfully completed Water Safety in the Classroom.
Can I take the Water Safety in the Classroom Course without taking Water Safety in the Pool Course?
Yes. Water Safety in the Classroom is designed to provide educators all the information they need to teach water safety in a dry environment.
Who do I contact if I have questions during the course?
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]. We will make every effort to answer your question in a timely manner.

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