Standard First Aid and CPR-C

Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification.

The first aid program is not restricted to aquatic candidates. You can use the Lifesaving Society's first aid awards to train non-aquatic staff (camp, playground, maintenance, etc.) and the general public.

Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid certification is valid for 36 months from the certification date.

Requirements: Canadian First Aid Manual or Canadian Lifesaving Manual + Pocket Mask

Standard First Aid and CPR-C

Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification.

The first aid program is not restricted to aquatic candidates. You can use the Lifesaving Society's first aid awards to train non-aquatic staff (camp, playground, maintenance, etc.) and the general public.

Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid certification is valid for 36 months from the certification date.

Requirements: Canadian First Aid Manual or Canadian Lifesaving Manual + Pocket Mask

Standard First Aid and CPR-C

Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aid incorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C certification.

The first aid program is not restricted to aquatic candidates. You can use the Lifesaving Society's first aid awards to train non-aquatic staff (camp, playground, maintenance, etc.) and the general public.

Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid certification is valid for 36 months from the certification date.

Requirements: Canadian First Aid Manual or Canadian Lifesaving Manual + Pocket Mask

Bronze Star: develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.

PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANT MUST BE UNDER THE AGE OF 13 TO APPLY FOR BRONZE STAR. IF OVER THE AGE OF 13, PLEASE APPLY FOR BRONZE MEDALLION, OR BRONZE COMBO COURSE.

Bronze Star: develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.

PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANT MUST BE UNDER THE AGE OF 13 TO APPLY FOR BRONZE STAR. IF OVER THE AGE OF 13, PLEASE APPLY FOR BRONZE MEDALLION, OR BRONZE COMBO COURSE.

Bronze Star: develops swimming proficiency, lifesaving skill and personal fitness. Candidates refine their stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts. Bronze Star is excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion and provides a fun introduction to lifesaving sport.

PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANT MUST BE UNDER THE AGE OF 13 TO APPLY FOR BRONZE STAR. IF OVER THE AGE OF 13, PLEASE APPLY FOR BRONZE MEDALLION, OR BRONZE COMBO COURSE.

Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water.

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age or under the age of 13 but has completed Bronze Star.

Requirements: Canadian Lifesaving Manual Book and CPR Pocket Mask

Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water.

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age or under the age of 13 but has completed Bronze Star.

Requirements: Canadian Lifesaving Manual Book and CPR Pocket Mask

Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water.

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age or under the age of 13 but has completed Bronze Star.

Requirements: Canadian Lifesaving Manual Book and CPR Pocket Mask

Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies.

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age and has completed Bronze Medallion OR under the age of 13 but has completed Bronze Star, and Bronze Medallion.

Emergency and First Aid Certificate.

Requirements: Canadian Lifesaving Manual Book, CPR Pocket Mask, Canadian First Aid Manual Book, & Fox-40 Whistle.

Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies.

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age and has completed Bronze Medallion OR under the age of 13 but has completed Bronze Star, and Bronze Medallion.

Emergency and First Aid Certificate.

Requirements: Canadian Lifesaving Manual Book, CPR Pocket Mask, Canadian First Aid Manual Book, & Fox-40 Whistle.

Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies.

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age and has completed Bronze Medallion OR under the age of 13 but has completed Bronze Star, and Bronze Medallion.

Emergency and First Aid Certificate.

Requirements: Canadian Lifesaving Manual Book, CPR Pocket Mask, Canadian First Aid Manual Book, & Fox-40 Whistle.

Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water.

Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies.

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age or completed Bronze Star.

Requirements: Canadian Lifesaving Manual Book, CPR Pocket Mask, Canadian First Aid Manual Book, Fox-40 Whistle

Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water.

Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies.

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age or completed Bronze Star.

Requirements: Canadian Lifesaving Manual Book, CPR Pocket Mask, Canadian First Aid Manual Book, Fox-40 Whistle

Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water.

Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies.

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age or completed Bronze Star.

Requirements: Canadian Lifesaving Manual Book, CPR Pocket Mask, Fox-40 Whistle

Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water.

Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies.

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age or completed Bronze Star.

Requirements: Canadian Lifesaving Manual Book, CPR Pocket Mask, Fox-40 Whistle

Pre-School levels 1 and 2 consist of supportive lessons where students learn to be confident in the water. They learn to enter, exit, and jump into the water safely with assistance or a PFD. They are encouraged to become more comfortable with their heads under water by practicing submerging themselves in shallow water. They also learn basic life saving skills such as how to float on their front and back with a PFD, how to roll from their front to back with a PFD, how to glide with a PFD or buoyant aid, and basic flutter kicks with a buoyant aid. Please refer to our complete level breakdown for more in depth information about each specific level.

Pre-School levels 1 and 2 consist of supportive lessons where students learn to be confident in the water. They learn to enter, exit, and jump into the water safely with assistance or a PFD. They are encouraged to become more comfortable with their heads under water by practicing submerging themselves in shallow water. They also learn basic life saving skills such as how to float on their front and back with a PFD, how to roll from their front to back with a PFD, how to glide with a PFD or buoyant aid, and basic flutter kicks with a buoyant aid. Please refer to our complete level breakdown for more in depth information about each specific level.

Pre-School levels 1 and 2 consist of supportive lessons where students learn to be confident in the water. They learn to enter, exit, and jump into the water safely with assistance or a PFD. They are encouraged to become more comfortable with their heads under water by practicing submerging themselves in shallow water. They also learn basic life saving skills such as how to float on their front and back with a PFD, how to roll from their front to back with a PFD, how to glide with a PFD or buoyant aid, and basic flutter kicks with a buoyant aid. Please refer to our complete level breakdown for more in depth information about each specific level.

Pre-School levels 1 and 2 consist of supportive lessons where students learn to be confident in the water. They learn to enter, exit, and jump into the water safely with assistance or a PFD. They are encouraged to become more comfortable with their heads under water by practicing submerging themselves in shallow water. They also learn basic life saving skills such as how to float on their front and back with a PFD, how to roll from their front to back with a PFD, how to glide with a PFD or buoyant aid, and basic flutter kicks with a buoyant aid. Please refer to our complete level breakdown for more in depth information about each specific level.

National Lifeguard Certification

National Lifeguard certification is Canada's professional lifeguard standard. National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard's role. National Lifeguard training 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, 50 m sprint challenge, 50 m rescue drill and 400 m endurance challenge.

The National Lifeguard training program is designed for lifesavers who wish to obtain a responsible job and leadership experience. Successful candidates are certified by the Lifesaving Society - Canada's lifeguarding experts.

Mandatory Information: 

• 100% attendance is required to successfully complete this course. Students who miss a session will not be refunded and cannot make up any portion of their course.
• The duration of classes might change based on the number of participants
• Doors will open 15 minutes before the starting time of your course. Please keep in mind that you will need to wait outside if you arrive any earlier.

Prerequisites: minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid-C

Requirements: Alert Lifeguard Book, CPR Pocket  Mask, Fox-40 Whistle, and Canadian First Aid Manual

National Lifeguard Certification

National Lifeguard certification is Canada's professional lifeguard standard. National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard's role. National Lifeguard training 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, 50 m sprint challenge, 50 m rescue drill and 400 m endurance challenge.

The National Lifeguard training program is designed for lifesavers who wish to obtain a responsible job and leadership experience. Successful candidates are certified by the Lifesaving Society - Canada's lifeguarding experts.

Prerequisites: minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid-C

Requirements: Alert Lifeguard Book, CPR Pocket  Mask, and Fox-40 Whistle