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.

Lifeguard Courses

Bronze Cross

Description:

The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross course marks the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding, preparing candidates for assistant lifeguard responsibilities. Designed for individuals aged 13 and older, or those holding a Bronze Medallion certification, this course emphasizes the application of active surveillance techniques in aquatic facilities. Participants will enhance their lifesaving skills, focusing on teamwork and communication to effectively prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. The course includes practical training in two-rescuer rescues, spinal injury management, and endurance challenges, such as a 400-meter swim to be completed within 11 minutes. The course comprises both classroom and water activities, requiring 100% attendance and participation. Successful candidates will receive a Bronze Cross medal, award crest, and certification card. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs.

**Successful completion of this course is worth TWO (2) Grade 11 Credits**

Key Content:

Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness components of water rescue
Lifesaving Society overview and training programs
Non-fatal drowning: follow-up care and treatment of a conscious victim
Shallow water blackout: causes and prevention
Assistant lifeguard roles and responsibilities
Effective communication with patrons, victims, coworkers, supervisors, and emergency personnel
Two-rescuer removals
Surface dives and underwater swims
Team search
Two-rescuer drowning resuscitation
Spinal injury management
Object recovery and transport
Rescue drill
Endurance challenge (400-meter swim within 11 minutes)
Safety supervision scanning
Two-person rescue
Assistant lifeguard situations

Instructional Hours:

20 hours

Materials Required:

Canadian Lifesaving Manual (additional purchase if needed)
Pocket Mask (included in the cost of the course)
Whistle (additional purchase if needed)
Fanny Pack (additional purchase if needed)

Certification Duration:

Lifetime Certification
If used for employment – 2 years

Recertification:

N/A
4 hours

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion certification (need not be current)

How to Become a Lifeguard

Bronze Cross

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