RED CROSS WSI CERTIFICATION ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+

RED CROSS WSI CERTIFICATION ACTUAL
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+



◉ What is the prerequisite to teaching Safety Training for Swim
Coaches? Answer: WSIs must complete the Lifeguarding and Water
Safety Instructor Orientation to Safety Training for Swim Coaches,
available on the Swim Coaches page of Instructor's Corner.


◉ What does COLA mean? Answer: Check
Organize
Lead
Assess


◉ WSIs will be certified to teach the following levels... Answer: Parent
and Child (1&2)
Preschool Aquatics (1-3)
Learn-to-Swim (1-6)
Adult Swim (1-3)

, ◉ WSIs will be certified to teach the following water safety courses...
Answer: Basic Water Rescue
Safety Training for Swim Coaches (after orientation)


◉ WSIs will be certified to teach the following presentations... Answer:
Longfellow WHALE tales (goal is to teach children safe behavior)
Sun safety
Parent orientation to swim course


◉ What is the difference between a block plan and a lesson plan?
Answer: A block plan is an organization of the entire class. A lesson plan
is one detailed day from the block plan. Red Cross recommends teaching
from the lesson plan.


◉ What does the Water Safety Instructor's Manual (WSIM) do? Answer:
It teaches WSIs how to plan and conduct classes.


◉ What does the Swimming and Water Safety Manual do? Answer:
WSIs should use it for general reference.


◉ What is the Swimming and Diving Skills DVD used for? Answer:
Demonstration