Description:

Our Bronze Medallion course is the entry-level for all lifeguard training and is offered through the Lifesaving Society Canada. Bronze Medallion provides candidates with the fundamental skills to become an assistant lifeguard or lifeguard and trains candidates to be a lifesaver in a pool or waterfront environment. 

Pre-requisites

• 13 years old

Content Summary:

• Basic Rescue Techniques

• Self Rescue Techniques

• Fitness 

• CPR 

• Obstructed airway

• First Aid Emergencies

• Facility Analysis

• Team Searches

• Rescue Scenarios

Description:

Our Bronze Cross course is offered through the Lifesaving Society Canada and trains candidates to work as Assistant Lifeguards in the pool or waterfront environment. In this course, candidates build on skills learned in Bronze Medallion by furthering their training in first aid, CPR, and water rescue.

Pre-requisites

• Bronze Medallion (need not be current)

Content Summary:

• Rescue Techniques

• Fitness

• CPR

• Obstructed Airway 

• First Aid Emergencies

• Facility Analysis

• Team Searches

• Practice Scenarios

During a Bronze Medallion Recert candidates will be tested on a variety of physical skills, knowledge items, practical skills, and simulated rescues to ensure they are capable to performing to the Bronze Medallion Standard. 

During a Bronze Cross Recert candidates will be tested on a variety of physical skills, knowledge items, practical skills, and simulated rescues to ensure they are capable to performing to the Bronze Cross Standard.