Notice

Recognized Lifeguard Certifying Authorities for 2024

November 17th, 2023

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Recognized Lifeguard Certifying Authorities for 2024

 The Department of Health (Department) has determined that the following lifeguard certifying authorities meet the requirements in 28 Pa. Code § 18.42 (relating to certified lifeguards) and are recognized by the Department as lifeguard certifying authorities for 2024:

• The American Red Cross;
• Jeff Ellis and Associates;
• Lifeguard-Pro; YMCA;
• The Boy Scouts of America;
• StarGuard ELITE;
• National Aquatic Safety Company;
• American Aquatics and Safety Training;
• United States Lifesaving Association (beach and open water); and
• World Academy of Safety and Health.

 For additional information or persons with a disability who require an alternative format of this notice (for example, large print, audiotape, Braille) should contact Nancy Nork, Limited English Proficiency Coordinator, Department of Health, Bureau of Community Health Systems, 30 Kline Plaza, Harrisburg, PA 17104, (717) 787-4366. Speech and/or hearing-impaired persons should call the Pennsylvania Hamilton Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD users) or (800) 654-5988 (voice users).
DR. DEBRA L. BOGEN, 
Acting Secretary