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Bronze Medallion

Prerequistes: Bronze Star (need not be current) OR minimum 13 yrs old at the time of the exam

  • Rescuers learn advanced lifesaving techniques for challenging rescues of increased risk, involving conscious and unconscious victims in varying water depths. Participants develop stroke efficiency and endurance in timed swims (400 m) and fitness training skills, as well as performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinal injuries, and preventing the loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies.
  • Candidates are taught an understanding of the lifesaving principals embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgement, knowledge, skills and fitness.

Bronze Cross

Prerequistes: Bronze Medallion (need not be current) AND current Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C

  • Rescuers learn advanced lifesaving techniques for challenging rescues of increased risk, involving conscious and unconscious victims in varying water depths. Participants develop stroke efficiency and endurance in timed swims (400 m) and fitness training skills, as well as performing patient assessments, managing aquatic spinal injuries, and preventing the loss of life in a variety of aquatic emergencies.
  • Candidates are taught an understanding of the lifesaving principals embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgement, knowledge, skills and fitness.

National Lifeguard

Prerequistes: Bronze Cross (need not be current) AND current Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C AND minimum of 15 yrs old at the time of the exam

  • Candidates develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principals, good judgement and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard's role. This 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.

National Lifeguard Recertification

  • National Lifeguard recertification is a review of knowledge and skills from the National Lifeguard course. Recertification is granted upon the ability to meet ALL performance criteria. Candidates are encouraged to practice skills and review knowledge to prepare for the recertification course. Consistent training and maintaining an appropriate level of fitness is important to being able to lifeguard effectively.

               

Intermediate First Aid

  • Intermediate First Aid provides a blended online/in-person course offering comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR.
  • This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as: medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, environmental injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, and medical emergencies.
  • Includes CPR-C and AED certification.
  • Current for 3 years from date of certification

Intermediate First Aid Recertification

Prerequistes: Participants must hold a previous Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid award to recertify.

*Note: If your SFA certification is older than 3 years, you are required to take the full course (not a recert) again.

  • Intermediate First Aid Recertification focuses on refreshing the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively to various emergency situations.

Swim Instructor

Prerequistes: Bronze Cross (valid) AND minimum of 15 yrs old

  • Swim Instructors are responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol programs. The Swim Instructor course prepares instructors to apply level 1 leadership competencies and strategies designed to teach swimming and lifesaving.
  • Valid for 2 years from the date of certification.

Lifesaving Instructor

Prerequistes: Bronze Cross (valid) AND minimum of 15 yrs old

  • The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares individuals to apply level 1 leadership competencies and strategies designed to plan, teach and evaluate swimming and live saving. Candidates are able to teach the following programs: Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, Distinction, Boat Rescue and Lifesaving Society CPR.
  • Valid for 2 years from the date of certification.

Swim & Lifesaving Instructor Combined

Prerequistes: Bronze Cross (valid) AND minimum of 15 yrs old

  • The Swim and Lifesaving Instructor course combines the responsibilities of Swim Instructors and Lifesaving Instructors. Candidates will be trained to teach and evaluate participants in programs such as Swim for Life, Canadian Swim Patrol, Bronze Medals, Distinctions, Boat Rescue and Lifesaving Society CPR. The course equips instructors with level 1 competencies and strategies necessary for planning, teaching and evaluating swimming and lifesaving skill.
  • Valid for 2 years from the date of certification.

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