Code
Lifeguard training course providers shall have a final exam including but not limited to:
1) Written and practical exams covering topics outlined in MAHC Section 6.2.1.1;
2) Final exam passing score criteria including the level of proficiency needed to pass practical and written exams; and
3) Security procedures for proctoring the final exam to include:
a. Checking student’s government-issued photo identification, or another established process, to ensure that the individual taking the exam is the same person who is given a certificate documenting course completion and passing of exam; and
b. Final exam is passed, prior to issuance of a certificate.
Annex
The readiness of lifeguard candidates to respond to aquatic-based emergencies should be assessed thoroughly for skill mastery, knowledge, and practical application prior to being issued a certificate. In regards to a written exam, all nationally recognized training agencies currently require an 80% correct answer rate as the minimum threshold for passing.