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.

Recertification Courses

Emergency First Aid CPR C/AED Recert

The Emergency First Aid Blended course is available for those candidates who have previously been certified in Canadian Red Cross EFA certification. This blended course will certify participants in EFA for the next three years and meets WorkSafe BC requirements for Occupational First Aid Basic Level equivalency. The course will include all knowledge and skills required for the EFA program and require candidates to display their hands-on skills through practice sessions. Some industries require candidates to renew every 1 or 2 years, so please confirm with your employer and renew early if needed.

A pre-course online component must be completed prior to the course start date. You will obtain access to the online course within 24 business hours of your registration. Registration for theses courses will be closed 5 days prior to the course start date.

Participants will need to have their pocket mask which can be purchased online at https://shop.firstaidtrainingcourses.ca/

Prerequisites: Previous Emergency First Aid Certificate, Online component completed prior to classroom component

How to Become a Lifeguard