Description
National Lifeguard certification is Canada's professional lifeguard standard. This training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard’s role. It emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment. Candidates develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills. Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, a 50-meter sprint challenge, a 50-meter rescue drill, and a 400-meter endurance challenge. The program includes classroom and water activities. 100 % attendance and participation are required.
Completion Criteria:
• Attend and participate in 100 % of the course.
• Successfully demonstrate competency in required skills, activities, and final evaluation.
Pre-Course Requirements:
• 15 years of age
• Bronze Cross(does not need to be current)
•Intermediate/Standard First Aid and CPR C by the first day of the course (does not need to be current) from one of the following agencies: Lifesaving Society Canada, Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance Canada, Criti-Care EMS.
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):
• Alert, Lifeguarding in Action
• National Lifeguard Award Guide
NLS Awards will be mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society. Certification of this award is for 2 years.
National Lifeguard awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society.
Participants must give prerequisites to the instructor at the first class:• Proof of Age - 15 years of age by the final day of course or exam date. • Bronze Cross (does not need to be current) • Intermediate/Standard First Aid and CPR C by the first day of the course (does not need to be current) from one of the following agencies: Lifesaving Society Canada, Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance Canada, Criti-Care EMS.
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool): • Alert, Lifeguarding in Action • National Lifeguard Award Guide
Next: Lifesaving Instructor Course and Swim for Life Instructor
The program includes classroom and water activities - 100% attendance and participation are required * Fitness requirements include a timed object recovery, 50-meter sprint challenge, 50-meter rescue drill, and 400-meter endurance challenge.
The following items are required in order to participate in this course: • 1 CPR pocket mask with a 1-way valve• 1 whistle (recommended Fox 40)These items may be purchased at this facility or acquired independently.100% attendance and participation are required.
Dates & Times of the Course December 27th - January 2nd Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday = 9:30am-6:30pmThursday = 8:30am-3:30pm Saturday = 9:30am-5:30pm*NO CLASS JANUARY 1st*
Secondary Category
Lifeguarding
Location
SJACP - Classroom at St. James Assiniboia Centennial Pool
Instructor
To Be Determined