Certification Courses

Ohio Boating Education Course (OBEC)
This class is taught by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources-Division of Watercraft.  The class meets the Ohio Boater Education Law requirement for operators of boats greater than 10 mph.

American Heart Association BLS for Health-Care Providers
This is the professional level of CPR needed for nurses, EMT's, and other health care providers, including lifeguards.  It includes adult, infant and child CPR, two rescuer CPR, jaw thrust, bag-valve mask, and AED training. 2 year certification. Book is included in course cost.

American Heart Association CPR for Family and Friends
This course is for those wishing to learn rescue skills for family and loved ones.  CPR and relief of foreign body airway obstruction skills are taught along with adult and pediatric Chain of Survival.  This course does not provide certification credential.  Great for parents or anyone wanting to learn rescue skills.

This class is offered to members only.  Please call Melissa Leingang at 773-9622.

First Aid
American Heart Association First Aid- Did you know injuries caused by accidents are among the leading causes of unintentional deaths?  Come learn some safety and first aid basics that could help save a life.  Call the Piqua Branch at 773-9622 to sign up for all First Aid classes.

 

American Red Cross Babysitter's Training This course teaches teens the skills to provide safe and responsible care for other children.  This training is designed to help develop skills in leadership, safety, basic care, first aid, and professionalism.  Participants must be at least 12 years old to participate in class.  Topics covered include responsible babysitting and decision-making, toy safety, diapering and feeding an infant, first aid, and caring for choking and breathing emergencies.  Please bring a sack lunch.  Must be a minimum of 4 participants in order to hold this class. Free! Free! Free!

Make sure you are staying healthy with a Free blood pressure and glucose screening provided by the Upper Valley Medical Center and the Miami County YMCA.

Piqua Branch 4th Wednesday of the month 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Robinson Branch 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Facility and Room Rentals After Hours Facility Rentals Did you know the YMCA is available for rent after regular hours of operation?  Hold your high school After Prom or church overnight at the YMCA.  The cost varies, depending on the length of time, and if the pool is used.  Please contact Donn Craig at 773-9622 for cost and more specific information on renting either the Piqua or Robinson Branch. Room Rentals Need a place to host a birthday party, graduation party, baby shower, etc? Rent one of the rooms at the YMCA.  The room is rented in three hour blocks.  The cost is $50 for members and $100 for nonmembers.  If you want to use other YMCA facilities, along with the room, there will be a guest pass fee for anyone sho is not a member of the YMCA.  This will be in addition to the room charge.  For more information, contact Donn Craig at the Piqua Branch (773-9622) or Jim McMaken at the Robinson Branch (440-9622).