Which Red Cross course focuses specifically on aquatics safety?

The course that focuses specifically on aquatics safety is the Lifeguarding course. This program is designed to prepare individuals to monitor and protect the safety of swimmers, instruct patrons on water safety, and respond to emergencies in aquatic environments. Lifeguarding training covers a range of topics critical to ensuring safety around water, including rescue techniques, surveillance strategies, and the management of aquatic emergencies.

While the Water Safety Instructor course does address teaching swimming and water safety skills, its primary focus is on instructing others rather than directly addressing the duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard. The First Aid and CPR course involves essential skills for emergency response but doesn’t specifically emphasize aquatics safety. Similarly, the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers course is tailored to emergency response and professional rescuer training, rather than the specific context of ensuring safety in aquatic settings. Thus, Lifeguarding is the most appropriate choice for a course dedicated to aquatics safety.