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Recertification Courses

 

NL Pool Option Recert

Description:

The Lifesaving Society’s National Lifeguard Pool Recertification course is designed for individuals whose National Lifeguard Pool certification is current or has recently expired, and who wish to renew their status. This course provides an opportunity to review essential lifeguarding skills and knowledge, as well as to learn about any updates to procedures and standards. The recertification exam focuses on key competencies, including object recovery, sprint challenges, and other critical lifeguarding tasks. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in these areas to successfully renew their certification. It is highly recommended that participants have current First Aid certification and practice their skills, as well as review their knowledge, prior to attending the course. The program includes both classroom and water activities, requiring 100% attendance and participation. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a renewed National Lifeguard Pool certification, valid for two years.

Key Content:

  • Physical standards:
    • Underwater swim
    • Object recovery
    • Sprint challenge
    • Endurance challenge
  • Lifeguard communication
  • Pool supervision:
    • Positioning and rotation
    • Scanning and observation
    • Prevention and intervention
  • Specialized techniques
  • Victim management:
    • Distressed or drowning victim
    • Submerged, non-breathing victim
    • Spinal-injured victims
    • Injured victim
  • Single lifeguard situations
  • Lifeguard team situations

Instructional Hours:

  • Pre-cert – 3-4 hours
  • Recert – 4 hours

Materials Required:

  • Pocket Mask (additional purchase if needed)
  • Whistle (additional purchase if needed)
  • Fanny Pack (additional purchase if needed)

Certification Duration:

  • 2 years

Recertification:

  • 4-8 hours

 

Prerequisites: National Lifeguard Pool certification (need not be current)

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