April 17, 2024
National Lifeguard Pool Recertification
Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex • 999 Sargent Ave. Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3E 3K6 Organized by City of Winnipeg
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About this event
Description
We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
This 4 hour course/exam will review/examine the NL Pool course (NL Core and Pool). Participants must give the examiner the prerequisites before the course starts. Prerequisites are NL Pool (or NL Core and Pool). All participants must bring an Updated Alert Manual with the Alert Insert featuring the new or newly emphasized technical content. The Alert Insert is available without charge by visiting the Lifesaving Manitoba web site to print the required document. (http://lifesaving.mb.ca/files/98AlertInsert_PRINT.pdf).Candidates should review the Alert Insert, make yourself familiar with the revised requirements which include a fitness component, and prepare to be evaluated on the mandatory recertification items.
Completion Criteria:• Attend and participate in 100 % of the course.• Successfully demonstrate competency in required skills, activities and final evaluation.
Pre-Course Requirements: (participants must provide qualification first day of class)• National Lifeguard Pool Award or Red Cross Pool Lifeguard Award• Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR-C from one of the following agencies: - Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Lifesaving Society, Criti-Care, Safety Services Manitoba, or Heart Beat Inc. Manitoba.
Program includes classroom and water activities - 100 % attendance and participation are required.
Awards are issued to the candidate by mail. Certification of this award is for 2 years.
Program includes classroom and water activities -100 % attendance and participation are required.
Participants must provide proof of prerequisites to the Examiner prior to commencement of exam:• National Lifeguard Pool Award• Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR-C from one of the following agencies: - Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Lifesaving Society, Criti-Care, Safety Services Manitoba, or Heart Beat Inc. Manitoba.
All participants must bring an Updated Alert Manual with the Alert Insert featuring the new or newly emphasized technical content. The Alert Insert is available without charge by visiting the LSS web site to print the required document. http://lifesaving.mb.ca/files/98AlertInsert_PRINT.pdfThe following items must be purchased in order to participate• 1 CPR pocket mask with a 1-way valve• 1 whistle (recommended Fox 40)• 6 pairs of latex-free gloves• 2 roller gauzes• 5 triangular bandages• 10 gauze pads• 1 golf pencil• 1 silver mylar blanket.
You may choose to purchase a leadership kit containing these supplies at this facility or alternatively you may purchase on your own.
National Lifeguard awards are mailed to successful candidates by the Lifesaving Society.
Secondary Category
Lifeguarding
Location
CKRC - Middle - Lane 7 at Cindy Klassen Recreation Complex
Instructor
Sharon Blanchard
Age and Gender
Ages 15-255 · Co-Ed