COVID-19 Protocols:

A couple of things to put your mind at ease as you start to come back into the classroom setting:

LIFEGUARD COURSES:

Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will be individualized as much as possible (mannequins, AED trainers, etc.)
Due to the nature of the Lifeguarding courses, there will be minimal contact required with other participants.
- For Lifeguard/Lifesaving procedures (Spinals, Unresponsive, etc) we will be using submersible mannequins where possible
- For physical standards required to be done on another person we will be teaching protocols to minimize risk - We will be switching to mannequins as soon as we are on the pool deck
All instructors are trained in updated COVID protocols

FIRST AID COURSES:

You will be set up with your own personal learning station (2m distance from the other stations)
Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will not be shared amongst participants
Any skills involving partner work will be minimized, but when that is not possible, masks and gloves will be required to be worn.

First Aid Courses

Standard First Aid & CPR C/AED

The Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid course is a comprehensive two-day program designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to respond effectively to emergencies at home or in the workplace. This course covers a wide range of topics, including airway emergencies, breathing and circulation emergencies, wound care, head, neck and spine injuries, bone, muscle and joint injuries, sudden medical emergencies, environmental illnesses, and poisons, including opioid poisoning. Participants will also learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for adults, children, and infants. The program includes both in-class instruction and practical skills demonstrations, requiring 100% attendance and participation. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a 3-year certification in Standard First Aid & CPR Level C/AED, which meets the requirements of provincial and territorial worker safety and insurance boards for Intermediate level.

Key Content:
• The Red Cross
• Preparing to respond
• The EMS system
• Check, Call, Care
• Airway emergencies
• Breathing and Circulation emergencies
• First aid for respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Wound care
• Head and spine injuries
• Bone, muscle and joint injuries
• Sudden Medical Emergencies
• Environmental Emergencies
• Poisons (includes opioid poisoning)

Prerequisites: None (14 years of age minimum recommended)

How to Become a Lifeguard