AQUATIC CERTIFICATIONS

BRONZE MEDALLION

Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness. Rescuers learn advanced lifesaving techniques for challenging rescues of increased risk, involving conscious and unconscious victims in varying water depths. Participants develop stroke efficiency and endurance in timed swims (500m). Includes CPR-A. Pre-requisite: 13 years old by final day of course. 100% participation required. 

BRONZE CROSS

Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced lifesaving training and an introduction to safety supervision. Candidates develop proficiency at performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinal injuries, and preventing the loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies, while developing stroke endurance (includes a 600m timed swim) and fitness training skills. Bronze Cross includes the CPR-C certification and is one of the prerequisite awards for all advanced lifeguarding (National Lifeguard) and leadership (Lifesaving Instructor) training programs. Bronze Cross is also worth 2 Grade 11 High School Credits. Pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion. 100% participation required. 

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD (NL)

The National Lifeguard® (NL) award builds on the skills, knowledge and values that the Lifesaving Society teaches in its pre-Bronze and Bronze Medal awards to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards. Recognized as the standard measure of lifeguard performance in Canada, NL education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.

NATIONAL LIFEGUARD (NL) RECERTIFICATION

The National Lifeguard® (NL) award builds on the skills, knowledge and values that the Lifesaving Society teaches in its pre-Bronze and Bronze Medal awards to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards. Recognized as the standard measure of lifeguard performance in Canada, NL education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.

Prerequisites: NL Pool certification (need not current). Completion of Airway Management & Oxygen Administration Fast Track course (online through Lifesaving Society) prior to the start of recertification. Must bring proof of completion to the start of class. 

STANDARD FIRST AID

Standard First Aid (SFA) is the most comprehensive first aid program for the public and is a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard program. Standard First Aid trains rescuers in the skills and knowledge needed to assess and provide basic life support to patients with airway, breathing or circulatory emergencies as well as how to manage medical, muscle-skeletal and environmental emergencies.

STANDARD FIRST AID - RECERTIFICATION  

Standard First Aid (SFA) is the most comprehensive first aid program for the public and is a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard program. Standard First Aid trains rescuers in the skills and knowledge needed to assess and provide basic life support to patients with airway, breathing or circulatory emergencies as well as how to manage medical, muscle-skeletal and environmental emergencies. Prerequisites: SFA Certification

CPR-C/AED RECERTIFICATION

Prerequisites: CPR-C/AED Certification