June 08 - 16, 2024
Bronze Cross
AL ANDERSON MEMORIAL POOL - 4949 207 ST • 4949 207 STREET LANGLEY, BC, Canada V3A 6Z8 Organized by City of Langley Recreation
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| Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion. The Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding by preparing candidates for the responsibilities required of Assistant Lifeguards. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for National Lifeguard (NL) and is worth two Grade 11 credits. |
Bronze Cross Test ItemsThe Lifesaving SocietyDemonstrate knowledge of the Lifesaving Society as Canada’s lifeguarding experts.Non-fatal drowningDemonstrate knowledge of follow-up care and treatment of a conscious drowning victim.Shallow water blackoutDemonstrate knowledge of the cause and prevention of shallow water blackout.Assistant lifeguard roles and responsibilitiesDemonstrate knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of an assistant lifeguard.CommunicationDemonstrate effective communication with patrons, victims, coworkers, supervisors, and emergency service personnel.Two-rescuer removalsWith a trained partner, demonstrate ability to remove victims from various aquatic environments including removal with a spineboard.Surface dives and underwater swimsDemonstrate a head-first surface dive (maximum depth 2 m) and swim underwater 10 m. Demonstrate a foot-first surface dive (maximum depth 2 m) and swim underwater 10 m.Team searchWith bystanders, organize and participate in a logical underwater search of both a shallow and a deep-water area.Two-rescuer drowning resuscitationOn a manikin, demonstrate two-rescuer adult, child, and infant drowning resuscitation including ability to deal with complications.Spinal injury managementRespond to a breathing or non-breathing suspected spinal-injured victim located in shallow water or on land.Object recovery and transportDemonstrate anaerobic fitness and strength for an object recovery: starting in the water, swim 15 m and surface dive to recover a 4.5 kg (10 lb.) object; surface and carry the object 5 m – all within 60 seconds.Rescue drillStarting in the water, swim head-up to recover a submerged manikin or victim located 20 m away; surface and carry the manikin or victim 20 m to starting point – all within 120 seconds.Endurance challengeSwim 400 m within 11 minutes (400 yd. in 9:40 minutes).Safety supervision scanningWhile patrolling and scanning a supervised aquatic environment, identify deficiencies, hazards, and inappropriate patron behaviours or victim types. Intervene and verbally report as appropriate.Two-person rescue 1: multiple victimsRespond to an aquatic emergency in open water involving three or four victims and provide care until relieved of responsibility. Two-person rescue 2: submerged victimPerform a rescue of a non-breathing victim submerged in deep water; remove victim and provide care until relieved of responsibility by a lifeguard. Perform CPR on a manikin.Assistant lifeguard situationsAs a member of an assistant lifeguard team, respond to an emergency in a supervised aquatic setting.
Age Category
All Ages
Location
AAMP - MULTIPURPOSE ROOM at AL ANDERSON MEMORIAL POOL - 4949 207 ST
Instructor
Lifeguard 2
Age and Gender
Ages 13-255 · Co-Ed