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

National Lifeguard Pool Option

Description:

The Lifesaving Society’s National Lifeguard Pool course is Canada’s professional lifeguard certification, tailored for those aiming to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments. Designed for individuals aged 15 and older, this course focuses on developing essential lifeguarding skills, including judgment, knowledge, and fitness. Training emphasizes prevention, effective rescue response, and first aid treatment, fostering teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Fitness assessments include timed object recovery, 50-meter sprint and rescue drills, and a 400-meter endurance challenge. The course comprises both classroom and water activities, requiring 100% attendance and participation. Successful candidates receive a National Lifeguard certification card and crest, valid for two years. Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED from an approved agency is a prerequisite, and candidates must provide proof of certification.

Recognized Organizations for First Aid include: Canadian Red Cross, Lifesaving Society, Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol

**Successful completion of this course is worth TWO (2) Grade 12 Credits**

This course requires 100% attendance. Missing any portion of the course will require the student to take the course again as per LSS.

Key Content:

Lifeguarding theory and practice
Pool facility analysis
Rescue aid proficiency
Entries and removals
Rescue drill
Physical standards
- Underwater swim
- Object recovery (20 lbs)
- Sprint challenge
- Endurance challenge (400-meter swim within 10 minutes)
Lifeguard communication
Pool supervision
- Positioning and rotation
- Scanning and observation
- Prevention and intervention
Management of distressed or drowning victim
Management of submerged, non-breathing victim
Management of spinal-injured victims
Management of an injured victim
Specialized techniques
Single lifeguard situations
Team lifeguard situations

Instructional Hours:

44 hours

Materials Required:

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

Certification Duration:

2 years

Recertification:

4-8 hours

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the course, Bronze Cross certification (need not be current), Standard First Aid from an approved agency (need not be current) (see course description)

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National Lifeguard Pool Option

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