Certifications



*National Lifeguard: While you can take this course at 15 years, you must be 16 years to Lifeguard.

Standard First Aid - Blended

Standard First Aid - Blended

The Canadian Red Cross First Aid and CPR programs provide lifesaving first aid skills and knowledge. This blended learning course offers first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Blended learning is a combination of in-class and interactive online instruction. This course combines online learning (7.5 hours) with one day (8hours) of hands on, in-class training to provide comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid. COMPLETION • Successfully demonstrate skills and critical steps • Min. 75% mark for written knowledge evaluation • Attend and participate in 100% of the course CERTIFICATION 3-year certification in Standard First Aid and CPR Level C Prerequisites: None

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Medallion

Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Prerequisites: Bronze Star or 13 years of age

Bronze Cross

Bronze Cross

Bronze Cross teaches the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures and team work. Lifesavers learn how to rescue a spinal-injured victim and a victim with no pulse.
Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion, Standard First Aid

National Lifeguard

National Lifeguard

National Lifeguard develops basic lifeguarding skills, principles, and decision making. This helps lifeguards evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies. Successful completion certifies participants to work as a lifeguard afterwards. Prerequisites: 16 YEARS by the course end date, Bronze Cross and Aquatic Emergency Care or Standard First Aid. All prerequisites MUST be met BEFORE the class start date.

Swim Instructor

Swim Instructor

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.
Prerequisites: 15 years old and Bronze Cross or higher