Certification Courses
*Starting Monday, March 15th, we will be opening registration for our safety courses*
Mason Recreation is excited to offer American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Lifeguard Training – Review, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider, Lay Responder (Community) CPR/AED, First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor courses. Please visit the correlating page to view this semesters offerings.
CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications | Lifeguard Training Certification | Lifeguard Instructor Certification |
Lifeguard Review Certification | Water Safety Instructor Certification | Refund Policies |
Mason Students and Faculty with Active ID’s
Register online* at https://connect.recreation.gmu.edu/
- Click “Log In” in the top right
- Click the teal button that says “Log In With GMU ID.”
- Enter your Mason netid and password
- Click on the icon that says “Safety Classes”.
- Click on the certification course you would like to register for.
- Find the class that you would like to register for, then click the “Register” button at the right.
- Read the GMU Safety Classes Participation Waiver.
- Click the “Accept Now” button at the bottom to sign the waiver.
- Read the prompt and click “Add to cart”
- Read the second prompt and then click “Add to cart”.
- Click “Checkout”
- All online payments must be made using a Visa or Mastercard. You will receive an e-mail confirmation of your purchase.
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Members of the local community will require a login and password to complete online registration. *if you do not have a Mason issued netid.
- Please contact the staff via e-mail masonrec@gmu.edu to request an account, and we’ll create an account for you. Minors should have an adult request and account, and the adult can register the minor for the class.
- After you have received your username and temporary password, please follow the instructions listed above beginning with #4 to submit your deposit. You will be asked to reset your password upon login.
* If you encounter difficulties accessing any of the resources available through this website, please contact jhaaland@gmu.edu. For more information on Mason’s commitment to accessibility, please visit Accessibility@Mason.