Our Mission

The goal of the American Lifeguard Association is to improve the quality and accessibility of Health & Safety programs to the public...

Company Profile

The American Lifeguard Association (ALA) is an Educational Association that is currently one of the largest sponsors of Health and Safety training programs in the United States. Since our establishment in 1990 we have issued over 100,000 certifications in health and safety areas.

The American Lifeguard's operational policies and procedures for our certification programs, and the certification and training for our instructors, are the same as the American Red Cross (ARC). ALA's course prerequisites, course material, text materials, videos, teaching aids, tests, and instructors are developed and established by the American Red Cross. Our course teaches the identical skills that the American Red Cross does, and it will be updated as their courses are. Essentially we teach the American Red Cross skills by fully utilizing ARC's books, teaching aids, and methods.

The final product is a professionally administered course which teaches the same skills and knowledge consistent with American Red Cross's course. The only difference is that we issue our own certification to the students who successfully pass. The certification is laser printed on elaborate preprinted paper, and lists the individual's name and address on the certification, along with micro printed information. This certification is given to the student within 72 hours of completion. There is no delay in the recipient receiving their certification as proof of completing the course. ALA maintains a state of the art computerized record, and registration system, which allows instant course completion verification of all our students since 1990.
Group courses which are open to the public, are taught at highly desirable locations Nationwide. They are advertised through Public Service Announcements (PSA) which are aired by local radio, cable TV and published by area news and local publications.

Acceptance

Acceptance of ALA's certification program from the United States Government, State, and Local governmental agencies have already been granted. The following individuals are contacts in your area; Senator Charles S. Robb/ United States Government 804/771-2221, United States GSA Contracts Ms. Sandra Jones Contracting 202/708-8517, American Medical Association National Office 312/464-5000, New York State Dept. of HealthCode Sub. 6-1.2 (k) /Sub 6-2.2 (f) , California Department of Health Meets Div. 20, Ch. 1, Sec. 24100.1 Dave Quinton, Program Manager 916/322-2040, Mr. Douglas Sackett, Principal Sanitarian 518/458-6706, Brian Choy Director Hawaii State Health Department 808-586-8000, Tony Sopotnick State of Florida Beach Patrol 904-427-9480, Alaska State Health Dept. D.E.C 907-269-7631, Dr.Elizabeth Whitley Baron/ Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services Division of Licensing Programs 804/692-1774, ,Mr. Hall/ District of Columbia Health Department 202/727-7250,Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 1/410-767-8418, Mike Joyce Health Department Delaware 302-739 4731, The American Counsel of Exercise (ACE) / Ms. Benita Underhill 919/881-0851, are just some of the many jurisdictions Nationwide that have already granted ALA acceptance.

Agencies that currently accept the American Red Cross certification should accept the American Lifeguard Association certificate. Essentially we teach the American Red Cross course by fully utilizing ARC's guidelines. The American Lifeguard Association delivers a quality course, in a highly professional manner, at tremendous savings and increased accessibility to the public.