AQUATIC LEADERSHIP COURSES
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All courses have a registration deadline of 48 hours before the course is scheduled to begin.
Candidates cannot withdraw from the course after the registration deadline.
Courses must have a minimum of 4 candidates to run.
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Bronze Cross & Bronze Medallion
TIME:
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
DATE:
August 4 - 7 & August 10
Take the next step toward becoming a lifeguard! This combined Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross course teaches essential lifesaving skills, water rescue techniques, emergency response, and leadership in aquatic environments. 100% attendance is required.
Participants will develop judgment, fitness, and problem-solving skills while learning how to prevent emergencies and respond effectively when they occur. Bronze Cross builds on the skills learned in Bronze Medallion and introduces more advanced rescue techniques, spinal injury management, and teamwork required for lifeguarding.
Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 13 years of age or have successfully completed Bronze Star.
All questions can be forwarded to our Aquatic Programmer: aquatics@ratheastlinkcc.ca
MEMBERS:
$260
NON-MEMBERS:
$290
REGISTRATION OPENS:
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Basic Workplace First Aid
TIME:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
DATE:
August 21
BASIC WORKPLACE FIRST AID (formerly called Emergency First Aid) provides a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries including: victim assessment, CPR, choking, and what to do for external bleeding, heart attack, stroke, wounds and burns. This course meets provincial regulations for workplace first aid requirements. 100% attendance is required for completion.
MEMBERS:
$80.50 + tax
NON-MEMBERS:
$89.95 + tax
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Basic Workplace First Aid Recertification
TIME:
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
DATE:
August 21
BASIC WORKPLACE FIRST AID - RECERTIFICATION is for people who want a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries.
Skills include: victim assessment, CPR, choking and what to do for external bleeding, heart attack, stroke, wounds and burns.
Includes CPR-C Certification.
MEMBERS:
$55.00 + tax
NON-MEMBERS:
$67.25 + tax
REGISTRATION OPENS:
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Jr Lifeguards Nippers
TIME:
TBD
DATE:
TBD
Our Junior Guards Program is a fun and active introduction to lifeguarding, leadership, and water safety for youth ages 10–13.
Throughout the week, participants will develop swimming skills, learn basic rescue techniques, practice first aid concepts, and build confidence in and around the water. Participants will also be introduced to skills from the Lifesaving Society's Bronze Star and Bronze Medallion programs while taking part in team-building activities, games, fitness challenges, and hands-on learning experiences.
This program is designed to help youth develop responsibility, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while exploring future opportunities in aquatics and lifesaving.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
MEMBERS:
$135
NON-MEMBERS:
$150
REGISTRATION OPENS:
TBD
National Lifeguard
TIME:
TBD
DATE:
TBD
Recognized as the standard measurement of lifeguard performance in Canada, National Lifeguard education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. The National Lifeguard’s primary role is the prevention of emergency situations and where this fails, the timely and effective resolution of emergencies.
Prerequisite: Must be 15 years old by course end date, and have proof of completion of Bronze Cross with IWFA
MEMBERS:
$243.15 + tax
NON-MEMBERS:
$268.00 + tax
REGISTRATION OPENS:
TBD
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