COVID-19 Protocols:

A couple of things to put your mind at ease as you start to come back into the classroom setting:

LIFEGUARD COURSES:

Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will be individualized as much as possible (mannequins, AED trainers, etc.)
Due to the nature of the Lifeguarding courses, there will be minimal contact required with other participants.
- For Lifeguard/Lifesaving procedures (Spinals, Unresponsive, etc) we will be using submersible mannequins where possible
- For physical standards required to be done on another person we will be teaching protocols to minimize risk - We will be switching to mannequins as soon as we are on the pool deck
All instructors are trained in updated COVID protocols

FIRST AID COURSES:

You will be set up with your own personal learning station (2m distance from the other stations)
Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will not be shared amongst participants
Any skills involving partner work will be minimized, but when that is not possible, masks and gloves will be required to be worn.

Lifeguard Courses

Bronze Medallion/Cross Combo

The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Medallion & Cross Combo course offers a streamlined pathway for individuals aiming to become certified lifeguards. Designed for those aged 13 and older, or those holding a Bronze Star certification, this combined program merges the comprehensive training of both Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross into a single, intensive course. Participants will develop advanced lifesaving skills, including effective victim recognition, two-rescuer rescues, spinal injury management, and active surveillance techniques in aquatic facilities. The course emphasizes teamwork, communication, and decision-making in high-pressure situations, preparing candidates for the responsibilities of assistant lifeguards. The course comprises both classroom and water activities, requiring 100% attendance and participation. Students are evaluated until the final day of the combo course. Successful completion of the course earns participants both the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross certifications and serves as a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard program.

**Successful completion of this course is worth TWO (2) Grade 11 Credits**

Prerequisites: Minimum 13 years of age OR Bronze Star certification, Minimum Swim Level 6 recommended

How to Become a Lifeguard