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 by the day of the exam
• Bronze Cross
• Standard First Aid
*Note: The required Standard First Aid must be one listed in The Public Health Act – Swimming Pools and other Water Recreational facilities: Section 12(c)
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):
• Alert, Lifeguarding in Action - approximate cost $47.25
• National Lifeguard Award Guide - approximate cost $27.30
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 day of the exam• Bronze Cross • Standard First Aid Award *Note: The required Standard First Aid must be one listed in The Public Health Act –Swimming Pools and other Water Recreational facilities: Section 12(c)
Manuals required for the course (available at the pool):• Alert, Lifeguarding in Action - approximate cost $47.25 • National Lifeguard Award Guide - approximate cost $27.30
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.
Pan Am Pool closes on Sundays for spectating at 5:00PM. Parents/Guardians wishing to stay on site are able to wait in the lower lounge area.
Secondary Category
Lifeguarding
Location
SOP - Middle - Lane 1 at Seven Oaks Pool
SOP - Meeting Room A at Seven Oaks Pool
Instructor
Scott Wiebe