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/Cross COMBO

The Bronze Medallion/Cross Combo is designed for candidates that want to complete the first 2 courses of their Lifeguarding certifications. This course will start with Bronze Medallion in the first half and then move to a Bronze Cross course in the second half. This course is designed for candidates that are 13 years and older with the ability to swim. Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness – Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. This course will include a 400 m time swim.

The Bronze Cross portion of this course is worth TWO (2) Grade 11 High School Credits and is the required pre-requisite for the National Lifeguard program.

Course Manual (CLSM), pocket mask & whistle are required and can be purchased online at https://shop.firstaidtrainingcourses.ca/

Prerequisites: Ability to swim AND Bronze Star or 13 years old by last day of the Bronze Medalliion

How to Become a Lifeguard