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 Medallion

Description:

The Bronze Medallion course, offered by the Lifesaving Society, is a comprehensive program that challenges candidates both mentally and physically, focusing on the four key components of water rescue: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Designed for individuals aged 13 and older, or those holding a Bronze Star certification, this course equips participants with the assessment and problem-solving skills necessary to make informed decisions in aquatic environments. Training includes simulated rescues, effective victim recognition, and the development of self-rescue techniques. A timed 400-meter swim is also part of the curriculum. The course comprises both classroom and water activities, requiring 100% attendance and participation. Successful completion of the course earns candidates a Bronze Medallion medal, an award crest, and a certification card. This certification is valid for two years and is a prerequisite for the Bronze Cross program, which is the next step toward becoming a certified lifeguard.

Key Content:

Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness components of water rescue
Lifesaving Society overview and training program opportunities
Drowning Chain of Survival
Rescue process: Ladder Approach and Rescuer’s Checklist
Cold water immersion risks and rescuer safety
Self-rescue techniques
Swimming and lifesaving strokes (front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke, head-up front crawl, head-up breaststroke, whip kick, eggbeater, scissor kick, inverted scissor kick)
Victim recognition (weak swimmer, non-swimmer, unconscious victim, injured victim)
Entries and removals (with and without aids)
Defences and releases (front, side, rear)
Tows and carries (passive victim, assistive and control carries)
Shallow water search techniques
Submerged victim recovery from deep water
Drowning resuscitation (adult, child, infant)
Rescue drill (head-up swim to passive victim, carry to safety)
Endurance challenge (400-meter swim within 12 minutes)
Risk assessment and response in aquatic environments
Rescue scenarios (land-based, open water, non-breathing victim)

Instructional Hours:

20 hours

Materials Required:

Canadian Lifesaving Manual (included in the course cost)
Pocket Mask (included in the cost of the course)

Certification Duration:

Lifetime Certification

Recertification:

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age OR Bronze Star certification, Minimum Swim Level 6 recommended

How to Become a Lifeguard

Bronze Medallion

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