National Lifeguard Pool Option
The National Lifeguard course is the last course in the Lifeguard stream required at pools across Canada. This course will ensure that candidates leave with a solid understanding of lifeguard principles, communication techniques and develop solid judgement skills for emergency procedures. Candidates focus on team-work skills throughout the course and learn how to adapt to different aquatic facilities.
This course is worth two (2) Grade 12 High School Credits.
Students will need to have their own Alert manual, whistle, pocket mask and Fanny Pack. All supplies can be purchased online at https://shop.firstaidtrainingcourses.ca/
Standard First Aid certification are only accepted from the following agencies: Canadian Red Cross (all LIT Courses are Red Cross), St. John's Ambulance, Lifesaving Society, Heart and Stroke of Canada, Canadian Ski Patrol
This course requires 100% attendance. Missing any portion of the course will require the student to take the course again as per LSS.
Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the course, Bronze Cross certification (need not be current) and Standard First Aid from an approved agency (see course description)