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National Lifeguard- Full Course
National Lifeguard- Full Course
Our National Lifeguard Courses are offered through the Lifesaving Society Canada and is Canada's only professional lifeguard training provider. Candidates will learn lifeguard theory, undergo physical training, learn advanced rescue skills, and practice responding to realistic emergencies they may encounter as lifeguards. Upon successful completion, candidates will receive a 2-year renewal certification that is valid throughout the country.
National Lifeguard Pool
National Lifeguard Pool
Description:
Our National Lifeguard Pool course is a 40-hour course offered through the Lifesaving Society Canada and trains candidates to lifeguard in a pool environment. Candidates further their training from Bronze Cross by learning incident prevention, scanning & recognition skills, specialized pool skills, and much more.
Pre-requisites
15 years old by last day of course
Bronze Cross (need not be current)
Standard First Aid (need not be current)
Content Summary:
Lifeguard Theory
Physical Training
Lifeguard Communication
Scanning, rotations & intervention
Management of:
Drowning Victims
Submerged non-breathing victims
Spinal-injured victims
Injured Swimmers
Lifeguard Situations
National Lifeguard Waterfront
National Lifeguard Waterfront
Description:
Our National Lifeguard Waterfront course is a 40-hour course offered through the Lifesaving Society Canada and trains candidates to lifeguard in a waterfront environment. Candidates further their training from Bronze Cross by learning skin diving skills, use of craft, specialized waterfront skills, and much more
Pre-requisites
15 years old by last day of course
Bronze Cross (need not be current)
Standard First Aid (need not be current)
Content Summary:
Lifeguard Theory
Physical Training
Lifeguard Communication
Scanning, rotations & intervention
Waterfront analysis
Use of craft
Management of:
Drowning Victims
Submerged non-breathing victims
Spinal-injured victims
Injured Swimmers
Lifeguard Situations
**Note:Training age for lifeguards is 15 years old, but working age for lifeguards in a pool environment is 16 years old as per relevant legislation
National Lifeguard Recertification
National Lifeguard Recertification
Upon successful completion of a National Lifeguard Course, candidates are issued a 2-year renewable certification. To recertify lifeguards must complete a National Lifeguard Recert Exam in each domain they wish to recertify.
National Lifeguard Pool
National Lifeguard Pool
Description:
During a National Lifeguard Pool Recert candidates will be tested on a variety of physical skills, knowledge items, practical skills, and simulated pool rescues to ensure they are capable of performing to the National Lifeguard Standard.
Content Summary:
Object Recovery
Sprint Challenge
Endurance Swim
Management of:
Distressed or drowning victim
Submerged non-breathing victim
Spinal-injured victim
Injured victim
Lifeguard Situations
National Lifeguard Waterfront
National Lifeguard Waterfront
Description:
During a National Lifeguard Waterfront Recert candidates will be tested on a variety of physical skills, knowledge items, practical skills, and simulated waterfront rescues to ensure they are capable of performing to the National Lifeguard Standard.
Content Summary:
Run-swim-tow
Rescue Sprint
Victim Carry
Use of Craft
Management of:
Distressed or drowning victim
Submerged non-breathing victim
Spinal-injured victim
Injured victim
Lifeguarding Situations
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