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International Lifeguard Critical Incident Response Alliance

The International Lifeguard Critical Incident Response Alliance empowers aquatic professionals by providing resilience training and support to enhance mental wellness, reduce burnout, and foster a culture of peer support in high-stress environments.

Resilience First Aid for Aquatics Staff&nbsp;Empower your&nbsp;Aquatics Staff with proactive mental wellness skills&mdash;and protect yourself from burnout.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Aquatic&nbsp;staff&nbsp;face unique&nbsp;challenges:&nbsp;high responsibility, constant&nbsp;vigilance,&nbsp;and exposure to stressful or traumatic incidents. These pressures can lead to burnout, fatigue, and critical incident stress if not addressed proactively.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Resilience First Aid (RFA) is a data-driven certification course that equips aquatics staff with scientifically validated and practical tools to enhance resilience in themselves and their teams before stress escalates into a crisis. RFA helps you foster a work environment where support is the norm&mdash;not the exception.&nbsp;Opening Session:&nbsp;September 1st, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time Computer Based Training: 10 hours of computer-based training may be completed on your schedule, but must be completed by the Closing Session. &nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Closing Session: September 24, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Blended Learning &ndash; You will be required to complete 10 hours of computer-based training between the Opening Session and the Closing Session. &nbsp;In order to receive certification to provide peer support, this training must be completed prior to the start of the Closing Session.</li></ul>Important Notes - Please Read Thoroughly<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">IMPORTANT: Zeffy Payment Processing: &nbsp;Zeffy provides payment processing for non-profit organizations. &nbsp;During the check out process, you can choose to cover payment processing costs, or you can use the drop down field to select &quot;Other&quot;, then type in 0.00 as the contribution to save the processing fee.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This course teaches resiliency and peer support skills that require time to learn effectively. We highly recommend dedicating a few hours each day to computer-based training rather than attempting to &ldquo;cram&rdquo; the training into just a few days. Previous participants have shared how valuable it is to take your time to learn the skills as you progress through the program. In other words, you will get out of this course what you put into it. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Participants must be at least 18 years of age (or have reached the age of majority in their country/jurisdiction).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA Course Manual &amp; Responder Kit ship from Sydney, Australia. &nbsp;Shipping takes aproximately 3-4 weeks. &nbsp;We recommend registering as early as possible for the course, but participants do not need the RFA manual and responder kit to participate in the course.&nbsp;These tools are designed to be a reference after the course. &nbsp;During the course, you will have access to the learning management system and a phone app for reference. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA does not provide the training necessary to support teams following a critical incident. ILCIRA&rsquo;s Aquatic Critical Incident Response Team offers support to lifeguards, aquatic leaders and allied aquatic professionals after a critical incident. Contact us at info@ilcira.org to learn more about how your facility can access these services.</li></ul>Discounts Available for AOAP Members:Subject to verification&nbsp;of current membership. Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) members recieve a substantial course discount &ndash; Discount code maybe found by logging into the AOAP Member Portal &gt; Member Only Resources<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">AOAP is the association by aquatic professionals, for aquatic professionals. We are focused on advancing safer aquatic education, facilities, and operations through advocacy, research, collaboration, and high-quality training. Membership also supports drowning prevention through various grant programs and free curriculum, and we offer a variety of online learning in addition to our annual conference. Learn more at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.aquaticpros.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.aquaticpros.org</a> and join today!</li></ul>Registration Support or Questions? &ndash; Contact &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:enrollments@ilcira.org" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">enrollments@ilcira.org</a> for assistance. What You&rsquo;ll Receive📦&nbsp;Participant Kit (mailed to you within 3&ndash;4 weeks):<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Manual &ndash; Your comprehensive guide to the RFA framework.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Responder Kit &ndash; Practical tools to support resilience in others.</li></ul>💻&nbsp;Immediate Online Access:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Computer-Based Training Course &ndash; Self-paced, interactive learning modules.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Driven Resilience App &ndash; Ongoing support and resources at your fingertips.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">PR6 Resilience Assessment &ndash; Scientifically validated tool to measure your personal resilience and identify areas for growth.</li></ul>🎓&nbsp;Certification:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">3-Year Certification as a Resilience First Aid Responder, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in your community or workplace.</li></ul> Accessibility &amp; Inclusion Statement&nbsp;We are committed to making our remote classes accessible and inclusive for all participants, regardless of location. If you require support to fully engage in this course, please let us know. We will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations and will work with you to find solutions that meet your needs. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone can participate meaningfully.

Resilience First Aid Peer Support Certification

Resilience First Aid for Aquatics Staff&nbsp;Empower your&nbsp;Aquatics Staff with proactive mental wellness skills&mdash;and protect yourself from burnout.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Aquatic&nbsp;staff&nbsp;face unique&nbsp;challenges:&nbsp;high responsibility, constant&nbsp;vigilance,&nbsp;and exposure to stressful or traumatic incidents. These pressures can lead to burnout, fatigue, and critical incident stress if not addressed proactively.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Resilience First Aid (RFA) is a data-driven certification course that equips aquatics staff with scientifically validated and practical tools to enhance resilience in themselves and their teams before stress escalates into a crisis. RFA helps you foster a work environment where support is the norm&mdash;not the exception.&nbsp;Opening Session:&nbsp;August 4th, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time Computer Based Training: 10 hours of computer-based training may be completed on your schedule, but must be completed by the Closing Session. &nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Closing Session: August 25, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Blended Learning &ndash; You will be required to complete 10 hours of computer-based training between the Opening Session and the Closing Session. &nbsp;In order to receive certification to provide peer support, this training must be completed prior to the start of the Closing Session.</li></ul>Important Notes - Please Read Thoroughly<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">IMPORTANT: Zeffy Payment Processing: &nbsp;Zeffy provides payment processing for non-profit organizations. &nbsp;During the check out process, you can choose to cover payment processing costs, or you can use the drop down field to select &quot;Other&quot;, then type in 0.00 as the contribution to save the processing fee.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This course teaches resiliency and peer support skills that require time to learn effectively. We highly recommend dedicating a few hours each day to computer-based training rather than attempting to &ldquo;cram&rdquo; the training into just a few days. Previous participants have shared how valuable it is to take your time to learn the skills as you progress through the program. In other words, you will get out of this course what you put into it. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Participants must be at least 18 years of age (or have reached the age of majority in their country/jurisdiction).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA Course Manual &amp; Responder Kit ship from Sydney, Australia. &nbsp;Shipping takes aproximately 3-4 weeks. &nbsp;We recommend registering as early as possible for the course, but participants do not need the RFA manual and responder kit to participate in the course.&nbsp;These tools are designed to be a reference after the course. &nbsp;During the course, you will have access to the learning management system and a phone app for reference. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA does not provide the training necessary to support teams following a critical incident. ILCIRA&rsquo;s Aquatic Critical Incident Response Team offers support to lifeguards, aquatic leaders and allied aquatic professionals after a critical incident. Contact us at info@ilcira.org to learn more about how your facility can access these services.</li></ul>Discounts Available for AOAP Members:Subject to verification&nbsp;of current membership. Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) members recieve a substantial course discount &ndash; Discount code maybe found by logging into the AOAP Member Portal &gt; Member Only Resources<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">AOAP is the association by aquatic professionals, for aquatic professionals. We are focused on advancing safer aquatic education, facilities, and operations through advocacy, research, collaboration, and high-quality training. Membership also supports drowning prevention through various grant programs and free curriculum, and we offer a variety of online learning in addition to our annual conference. Learn more at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.aquaticpros.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.aquaticpros.org</a> and join today!</li></ul>Registration Support or Questions? &ndash; Contact &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:enrollments@ilcira.org" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">enrollments@ilcira.org</a> for assistance. What You&rsquo;ll Receive📦&nbsp;Participant Kit (mailed to you within 3&ndash;4 weeks):<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Manual &ndash; Your comprehensive guide to the RFA framework.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Responder Kit &ndash; Practical tools to support resilience in others.</li></ul>💻&nbsp;Immediate Online Access:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Computer-Based Training Course &ndash; Self-paced, interactive learning modules.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Driven Resilience App &ndash; Ongoing support and resources at your fingertips.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">PR6 Resilience Assessment &ndash; Scientifically validated tool to measure your personal resilience and identify areas for growth.</li></ul>🎓&nbsp;Certification:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">3-Year Certification as a Resilience First Aid Responder, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in your community or workplace.</li></ul> Accessibility &amp; Inclusion Statement&nbsp;We are committed to making our remote classes accessible and inclusive for all participants, regardless of location. If you require support to fully engage in this course, please let us know. We will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations and will work with you to find solutions that meet your needs. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone can participate meaningfully.

Resilience First Aid for Aquatics Staff&nbsp;Empower your&nbsp;Aquatics Staff with proactive mental wellness skills&mdash;and protect yourself from burnout.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Aquatic&nbsp;staff&nbsp;face unique&nbsp;challenges:&nbsp;high responsibility, constant&nbsp;vigilance,&nbsp;and exposure to stressful or traumatic incidents. These pressures can lead to burnout, fatigue, and critical incident stress if not addressed proactively.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Resilience First Aid (RFA) is a data-driven certification course that equips aquatics staff with scientifically validated and practical tools to enhance resilience in themselves and their teams before stress escalates into a crisis. RFA helps you foster a work environment where support is the norm&mdash;not the exception.&nbsp;Opening Session: June 2, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time Computer Based Training: 10 hours of computer-based training may be completed on your schedule, but must be completed by the Closing Session.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Closing Session: June 25, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Blended Learning &ndash; You will be required to complete 10 hours of computer-based training between the Opening Session and the Closing Session. &nbsp;In order to receive certification to provide peer support, this training must be completed prior to the start of the Closing Session.</li></ul>Important Notes - Please Read Thoroughly<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">IMPORTANT: Zeffy Payment Processing: &nbsp;Zeffy provides payment processing for non-profit organizations. &nbsp;During the check out process, you can choose to cover payment processing costs, or you can use the drop down field to select &quot;Other&quot;, then type in 0.00 as the contribution to save the processing fee.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This course teaches resiliency and peer support skills that require time to learn effectively. We highly recommend dedicating a few hours each day to computer-based training rather than attempting to &ldquo;cram&rdquo; the training into just a few days. Previous participants have shared how valuable it is to take your time to learn the skills as you progress through the program. In other words, you will get out of this course what you put into it. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Participants must be at least 18 years of age (or have reached the age of majority in their country/jurisdiction).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA Course Manual &amp; Responder Kit ship from Sydney, Australia. &nbsp;Shipping takes aproximately 3-4 weeks. &nbsp;We recommend registering as early as possible for the course, but participants do not need the RFA manual and responder kit to participate in the course.&nbsp;These tools are designed to be a reference after the course. &nbsp;During the course, you will have access to the learning management system and a phone app for reference. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA does not provide the training necessary to support teams following a critical incident. ILCIRA&rsquo;s Aquatic Critical Incident Response Team offers support to lifeguards, aquatic leaders and allied aquatic professionals after a critical incident. Contact us at info@ilcira.org to learn more about how your facility can access these services.</li></ul>Discounts Available for AOAP Members:Subject to verification&nbsp;of current membership. Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) members recieve a substantial course discount &ndash; Discount code maybe found by logging into the AOAP Member Portal &gt; Member Only Resources<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">AOAP is the association by aquatic professionals, for aquatic professionals. We are focused on advancing safer aquatic education, facilities, and operations through advocacy, research, collaboration, and high-quality training. Membership also supports drowning prevention through various grant programs and free curriculum, and we offer a variety of online learning in addition to our annual conference. Learn more at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.aquaticpros.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.aquaticpros.org</a> and join today!</li></ul>Registration Support or Questions? &ndash; Contact &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:enrollments@ilcira.org" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">enrollments@ilcira.org</a> for assistance. What You&rsquo;ll Receive📦&nbsp;Participant Kit (mailed to you within 3&ndash;4 weeks):<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Manual &ndash; Your comprehensive guide to the RFA framework.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Responder Kit &ndash; Practical tools to support resilience in others.</li></ul>💻&nbsp;Immediate Online Access:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Computer-Based Training Course &ndash; Self-paced, interactive learning modules.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Driven Resilience App &ndash; Ongoing support and resources at your fingertips.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">PR6 Resilience Assessment &ndash; Scientifically validated tool to measure your personal resilience and identify areas for growth.</li></ul>🎓&nbsp;Certification:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">3-Year Certification as a Resilience First Aid Responder, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in your community or workplace.</li></ul> Accessibility &amp; Inclusion Statement&nbsp;We are committed to making our remote classes accessible and inclusive for all participants, regardless of location. If you require support to fully engage in this course, please let us know. We will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations and will work with you to find solutions that meet your needs. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone can participate meaningfully.

Resilience First Aid for Aquatics Staff&nbsp;Empower your&nbsp;Aquatics Staff with proactive mental wellness skills&mdash;and protect yourself from burnout.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Aquatic&nbsp;staff&nbsp;face unique&nbsp;challenges:&nbsp;high responsibility, constant&nbsp;vigilance,&nbsp;and exposure to stressful or traumatic incidents. These pressures can lead to burnout, fatigue, and critical incident stress if not addressed proactively.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Resilience First Aid (RFA) is a data-driven certification course that equips aquatics staff with scientifically validated and practical tools to enhance resilience in themselves and their teams before stress escalates into a crisis. RFA helps you foster a work environment where support is the norm&mdash;not the exception.&nbsp;Opening Session: April 2, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time Computer Based Training: 10 hours of computer-based training may be completed on your schedule, but must be completed by the Closing Session.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Closing Session:&nbsp;April 30, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Blended Learning &ndash; You will be required to complete 10 hours of computer-based training between the Opening Session and the Closing Session. &nbsp;In order to receive certification to provide peer support, this training must be completed prior to the start of the Closing Session.</li></ul>Important Notes - Please Read Thoroughly<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">IMPORTANT: Zeffy Payment Processing: &nbsp;Zeffy provides payment processing for non-profit organizations. &nbsp;During the check out process, you can choose to cover payment processing costs, or you can use the drop down field to select &quot;Other&quot;, then type in 0.00 as the contribution to save the processing fee.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This course teaches resiliency and peer support skills that require time to learn effectively. We highly recommend dedicating a few hours each day to computer-based training rather than attempting to &ldquo;cram&rdquo; the training into just a few days. Previous participants have shared how valuable it is to take your time to learn the skills as you progress through the program. In other words, you will get out of this course what you put into it. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Participants must be at least 18 years of age (or have reached the age of majority in their country/jurisdiction).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA Course Manual &amp; Responder Kit ship from Sydney, Australia. &nbsp;Shipping takes aproximately 3-4 weeks. &nbsp;We recommend registering as early as possible for the course, but participants do not need the RFA manual and responder kit to participate in the course.&nbsp;These tools are designed to be a reference after the course. &nbsp;During the course, you will have access to the learning management system and a phone app for reference. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA does not provide the training necessary to support teams following a critical incident. ILCIRA&rsquo;s Aquatic Critical Incident Response Team offers support to lifeguards, aquatic leaders and allied aquatic professionals after a critical incident. Contact us at info@ilcira.org to learn more about how your facility can access these services.</li></ul>Discounts Available for AOAP Members:Subject to verification&nbsp;of current membership. Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) members recieve a substantial course discount &ndash; Discount code maybe found by logging into the AOAP Member Portal &gt; Member Only Resources<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">AOAP is the association by aquatic professionals, for aquatic professionals. We are focused on advancing safer aquatic education, facilities, and operations through advocacy, research, collaboration, and high-quality training. Membership also supports drowning prevention through various grant programs and free curriculum, and we offer a variety of online learning in addition to our annual conference. Learn more at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.aquaticpros.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.aquaticpros.org</a> and join today!</li></ul>Registration Support or Questions? &ndash; Contact &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:enrollments@ilcira.org" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">enrollments@ilcira.org</a> for assistance. What You&rsquo;ll Receive📦&nbsp;Participant Kit (mailed to you within 3&ndash;4 weeks):<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Manual &ndash; Your comprehensive guide to the RFA framework.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Responder Kit &ndash; Practical tools to support resilience in others.</li></ul>💻&nbsp;Immediate Online Access:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Computer-Based Training Course &ndash; Self-paced, interactive learning modules.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Driven Resilience App &ndash; Ongoing support and resources at your fingertips.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">PR6 Resilience Assessment &ndash; Scientifically validated tool to measure your personal resilience and identify areas for growth.</li></ul>🎓&nbsp;Certification:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">3-Year Certification as a Resilience First Aid Responder, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in your community or workplace.</li></ul> Accessibility &amp; Inclusion Statement&nbsp;We are committed to making our remote classes accessible and inclusive for all participants, regardless of location. If you require support to fully engage in this course, please let us know. We will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations and will work with you to find solutions that meet your needs. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone can participate meaningfully.

Resilience First Aid

Resilience First Aid for Aquatics Staff&nbsp;Empower your&nbsp;Aquatics Staff with proactive mental wellness skills&mdash;and protect yourself from burnout.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Aquatic&nbsp;staff&nbsp;face unique&nbsp;challenges:&nbsp;high responsibility, constant&nbsp;vigilance,&nbsp;and exposure to stressful or traumatic incidents. These pressures can lead to burnout, fatigue, and critical incident stress if not addressed proactively.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Resilience First Aid (RFA) is a data-driven certification course that equips aquatics staff with scientifically validated and practical tools to enhance resilience in themselves and their teams before stress escalates into a crisis. RFA helps you foster a work environment where support is the norm&mdash;not the exception.&nbsp;Opening Session:&nbsp;March 3, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time Computer Based Training: 10 hours of computer-based training may be completed on your schedule, but must be completed by the Closing Session.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Closing Session:&nbsp;March 31, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Blended Learning &ndash; You will be required to complete 10 hours of computer-based training between the Opening Session and the Closing Session. &nbsp;In order to receive certification to provide peer support, this training must be completed prior to the start of the Closing Session.</li></ul>Important Notes - Please Read Thoroughly<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">IMPORTANT: Zeffy Payment Processing: &nbsp;Zeffy provides payment processing for non-profit organizations. &nbsp;During the check out process, you can choose to cover payment processing costs, or you can use the drop down field to select &quot;Other&quot;, then type in 0.00 as the contribution to save the processing fee.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This course teaches resiliency and peer support skills that require time to learn effectively. We highly recommend dedicating a few hours each day to computer-based training rather than attempting to &ldquo;cram&rdquo; the training into just a few days. Previous participants have shared how valuable it is to take your time to learn the skills as you progress through the program. In other words, you will get out of this course what you put into it. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Participants must be at least 18 years of age (or have reached the age of majority in their country/jurisdiction).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA Course Manual &amp; Responder Kit ship from Sydney, Australia. &nbsp;Shipping takes aproximately 3-4 weeks. &nbsp;We recommend registering as early as possible for the course, but participants do not need the RFA manual and responder kit to participate in the course.&nbsp;These tools are designed to be a reference after the course. &nbsp;During the course, you will have access to the learning management system and a phone app for reference. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA does not provide the training necessary to support teams following a critical incident. ILCIRA&rsquo;s Aquatic Critical Incident Response Team offers support to lifeguards, aquatic leaders and allied aquatic professionals after a critical incident. Contact us at info@ilcira.org to learn more about how your facility can access these services.</li></ul>Discounts Available for AOAP Members:Subject to verification&nbsp;of current membership. Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) members recieve a substantial course discount &ndash; Discount code maybe found by logging into the AOAP Member Portal &gt; Member Only Resources<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">AOAP is the association by aquatic professionals, for aquatic professionals. We are focused on advancing safer aquatic education, facilities, and operations through advocacy, research, collaboration, and high-quality training. Membership also supports drowning prevention through various grant programs and free curriculum, and we offer a variety of online learning in addition to our annual conference. Learn more at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.aquaticpros.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.aquaticpros.org</a> and join today!</li></ul>Registration Support or Questions? &ndash; Contact &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:enrollments@ilcira.org" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">enrollments@ilcira.org</a> for assistance. What You&rsquo;ll Receive📦&nbsp;Participant Kit (mailed to you within 3&ndash;4 weeks):<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Manual &ndash; Your comprehensive guide to the RFA framework.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Responder Kit &ndash; Practical tools to support resilience in others.</li></ul>💻&nbsp;Immediate Online Access:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Computer-Based Training Course &ndash; Self-paced, interactive learning modules.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Driven Resilience App &ndash; Ongoing support and resources at your fingertips.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">PR6 Resilience Assessment &ndash; Scientifically validated tool to measure your personal resilience and identify areas for growth.</li></ul>🎓&nbsp;Certification:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">3-Year Certification as a Resilience First Aid Responder, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in your community or workplace.</li></ul> Accessibility &amp; Inclusion Statement&nbsp;We are committed to making our remote classes accessible and inclusive for all participants, regardless of location. If you require support to fully engage in this course, please let us know. We will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations and will work with you to find solutions that meet your needs. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone can participate meaningfully.

Resilience First Aid for Aquatics Staff&nbsp;Empower your&nbsp;Aquatics Staff with proactive mental wellness skills&mdash;and protect yourself from burnout.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Aquatic&nbsp;staff&nbsp;face unique&nbsp;challenges:&nbsp;high responsibility, constant&nbsp;vigilance,&nbsp;and exposure to stressful or traumatic incidents. These pressures can lead to burnout, fatigue, and critical incident stress if not addressed proactively.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Resilience First Aid (RFA) is a data-driven certification course that equips aquatics staff with scientifically validated and practical tools to enhance resilience in themselves and their teams before stress escalates into a crisis. RFA helps you foster a work environment where support is the norm&mdash;not the exception.&nbsp;Opening Session: &nbsp;October 1st, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time Computer Based Training: 10 hours of computer-based training may be completed on your schedule, but must be completed by the Closing Session. &nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; width: 100%; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;"> Closing Session: October 22nd, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Blended Learning &ndash; You will be required to complete 10 hours of computer-based training between the Opening Session and the Closing Session. &nbsp;In order to receive certification to provide peer support, this training must be completed prior to the start of the Closing Session.</li></ul>Important Notes - Please Read Thoroughly<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">IMPORTANT: Zeffy Payment Processing: &nbsp;Zeffy provides payment processing for non-profit organizations. &nbsp;During the check out process, you can choose to cover payment processing costs, or you can use the drop down field to select &quot;Other&quot;, then type in 0.00 as the contribution to save the processing fee.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This course teaches resiliency and peer support skills that require time to learn effectively. We highly recommend dedicating a few hours each day to computer-based training rather than attempting to &ldquo;cram&rdquo; the training into just a few days. Previous participants have shared how valuable it is to take your time to learn the skills as you progress through the program. In other words, you will get out of this course what you put into it. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Participants must be at least 18 years of age (or have reached the age of majority in their country/jurisdiction).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA Course Manual &amp; Responder Kit ship from Sydney, Australia. &nbsp;Shipping takes aproximately 3-4 weeks. &nbsp;We recommend registering as early as possible for the course, but participants do not need the RFA manual and responder kit to participate in the course.&nbsp;These tools are designed to be a reference after the course. &nbsp;During the course, you will have access to the learning management system and a phone app for reference. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA does not provide the training necessary to support teams following a critical incident. ILCIRA&rsquo;s Aquatic Critical Incident Response Team offers support to lifeguards, aquatic leaders and allied aquatic professionals after a critical incident. Contact us at info@ilcira.org to learn more about how your facility can access these services.</li></ul>Discounts Available for AOAP Members:Subject to verification&nbsp;of current membership. Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) members recieve a substantial course discount &ndash; Discount code maybe found by logging into the AOAP Member Portal &gt; Member Only Resources<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">AOAP is the association by aquatic professionals, for aquatic professionals. We are focused on advancing safer aquatic education, facilities, and operations through advocacy, research, collaboration, and high-quality training. Membership also supports drowning prevention through various grant programs and free curriculum, and we offer a variety of online learning in addition to our annual conference. Learn more at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.aquaticpros.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.aquaticpros.org</a> and join today!</li></ul>Registration Support or Questions? &ndash; Contact &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:enrollments@ilcira.org" style="text-decoration-color: initial; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">enrollments@ilcira.org</a> for assistance. What You&rsquo;ll Receive📦&nbsp;Participant Kit (mailed to you within 3&ndash;4 weeks):<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Manual &ndash; Your comprehensive guide to the RFA framework.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Responder Kit &ndash; Practical tools to support resilience in others.</li></ul>💻&nbsp;Immediate Online Access:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Computer-Based Training Course &ndash; Self-paced, interactive learning modules.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Driven Resilience App &ndash; Ongoing support and resources at your fingertips.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">PR6 Resilience Assessment &ndash; Scientifically validated tool to measure your personal resilience and identify areas for growth.</li></ul>🎓&nbsp;Certification:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">3-Year Certification as a Resilience First Aid Responder, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in your community or workplace.</li></ul> Accessibility &amp; Inclusion Statement&nbsp;We are committed to making our remote classes accessible and inclusive for all participants, regardless of location. If you require support to fully engage in this course, please let us know. We will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations and will work with you to find solutions that meet your needs. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone can participate meaningfully.

High Adversity Resilience Training (HART) for Aquatic &amp; Beach Patrol Leadership | Virtual, 2 Days HART is an advanced resilience program built for first responders working under the toughest conditions &mdash; and the skills translate directly to the operationally diverse environments aquatic and beach patrol leaders navigate every day. Developed by Driven Resilience and accredited to internationally recognized resilience and suicide prevention standards, HART is a 2-day program designed to equip those exposed to extreme stress with the tools to maintain resilience, lead through pressure, and sustain performance over a career. ILCIRA delivers HART with an aquatic-sector overlay calibrated to the realities of pool, waterpark, and beach/open water operations.What you&#39;ll leave with:<ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Advanced resilience skills across the six PR6 domains: Vision, Composure, Reasoning, Health, Tenacity, and Collaboration</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">A working understanding of limbic brain reactivity and how proactive resilience training reduces stress-related risk</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Tools to address operational, organizational, and relational risk factors across your team and facility</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:16px;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 16px; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">HART Certificate (valid 3 years), participant manual, pre/post PR6 assessment, and 6 months of access to the Driven Resilience App</li></ul>Format: Live virtual, 2 days. Open to participants anywhere in the world. Built for: Aquatic managers, directors, supervisors, beach patrol leaders, open water rescue leadership, waterpark operations leaders, and senior lifeguards stepping into leadership roles.

High Adversity Resilience Training

Resilience First Aid for Aquatics Staff&nbsp;Empower your&nbsp;Aquatics Staff with proactive mental wellness skills&mdash;and protect yourself from burnout.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Aquatic&nbsp;staff&nbsp;face unique&nbsp;challenges:&nbsp;high responsibility, constant&nbsp;vigilance,&nbsp;and exposure to stressful or traumatic incidents. These pressures can lead to burnout, fatigue, and critical incident stress if not addressed proactively.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Resilience First Aid (RFA) is a data-driven certification course that equips aquatics staff with scientifically validated and practical tools to enhance resilience in themselves and their teams before stress escalates into a crisis. RFA helps you foster a work environment where support is the norm&mdash;not the exception.&nbsp;Opening Session: &nbsp;November 10th, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time Computer Based Training: 10 hours of computer-based training may be completed on your schedule, but must be completed by the Closing Session. &nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"> Closing Session: December 15th, 2026, 1:00&ndash;4:00 PM Eastern Time<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Blended Learning &ndash; You will be required to complete 10 hours of computer-based training between the Opening Session and the Closing Session. &nbsp;In order to receive certification to provide peer support, this training must be completed prior to the start of the Closing Session.</li></ul>Important Notes - Please Read Thoroughly<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">IMPORTANT: Zeffy Payment Processing: &nbsp;Zeffy provides payment processing for non-profit organizations. &nbsp;During the check out process, you can choose to cover payment processing costs, or you can use the drop down field to select &quot;Other&quot;, then type in 0.00 as the contribution to save the processing fee.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">This course teaches resiliency and peer support skills that require time to learn effectively. We highly recommend dedicating a few hours each day to computer-based training rather than attempting to &ldquo;cram&rdquo; the training into just a few days. Previous participants have shared how valuable it is to take your time to learn the skills as you progress through the program. In other words, you will get out of this course what you put into it. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Participants must be at least 18 years of age (or have reached the age of majority in their country/jurisdiction).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA Course Manual &amp; Responder Kit ship from Sydney, Australia. &nbsp;Shipping takes aproximately 3-4 weeks. &nbsp;We recommend registering as early as possible for the course, but participants do not need the RFA manual and responder kit to participate in the course.&nbsp;These tools are designed to be a reference after the course. &nbsp;During the course, you will have access to the learning management system and a phone app for reference. &nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">RFA does not provide the training necessary to support teams following a critical incident. ILCIRA&rsquo;s Aquatic Critical Incident Response Team offers support to lifeguards, aquatic leaders and allied aquatic professionals after a critical incident. Contact us at info@ilcira.org to learn more about how your facility can access these services.</li></ul>Discounts Available for AOAP Members:Subject to verification&nbsp;of current membership. Association of Aquatic Professionals (AOAP) members recieve a substantial course discount &ndash; Discount code maybe found by logging into the AOAP Member Portal &gt; Member Only Resources<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li dir="ltr" fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">AOAP is the association by aquatic professionals, for aquatic professionals. We are focused on advancing safer aquatic education, facilities, and operations through advocacy, research, collaboration, and high-quality training. Membership also supports drowning prevention through various grant programs and free curriculum, and we offer a variety of online learning in addition to our annual conference. Learn more at <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.aquaticpros.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.aquaticpros.org</a> and join today!</li></ul>Registration Support or Questions? &ndash; Contact &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:enrollments@ilcira.org" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">enrollments@ilcira.org</a> for assistance. What You&rsquo;ll Receive📦&nbsp;Participant Kit (mailed to you within 3&ndash;4 weeks):<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Manual &ndash; Your comprehensive guide to the RFA framework.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Resilience First Aid Responder Kit &ndash; Practical tools to support resilience in others.</li></ul>💻&nbsp;Immediate Online Access:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Computer-Based Training Course &ndash; Self-paced, interactive learning modules.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">Driven Resilience App &ndash; Ongoing support and resources at your fingertips.</li><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">PR6 Resilience Assessment &ndash; Scientifically validated tool to measure your personal resilience and identify areas for growth.</li></ul>🎓&nbsp;Certification:<ul fr-original-style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;' style='margin: 4px 0px; padding-inline: 24px 0px; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc; caret-color: rgb(66, 66, 66); color: rgb(66, 66, 66); font-family: "Segoe Sans", "Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;'><li fr-original-style="padding-inline-start: 4px;" style="padding-inline-start: 4px; box-sizing: inherit;">3-Year Certification as a Resilience First Aid Responder, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in your community or workplace.</li></ul> Accessibility &amp; Inclusion Statement&nbsp;We are committed to making our remote classes accessible and inclusive for all participants, regardless of location. If you require support to fully engage in this course, please let us know. We will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodations and will work with you to find solutions that meet your needs. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone can participate meaningfully.

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