Learn the foundational skills to treat an ill or injured person. Standard First Aid CPR Level C is a prerequisite for many lifeguard preparation classes and does not need to be taken at an aquatic facility.

Length: 16 hours

If you're a strong swimmer, enjoy working with people and are motivated towards a job as a lifeguard, start here. Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgement, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims. Lifesavers in Bronze Medallion develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim.

Prerequisites:

• Age: 13+
• Standard First Aid Level C CPR

Length: 15 to 20 hours

Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. The course continues to increase fitness and first air intensities while working on tows, rescues, carries and spinal management.

Prerequisites:

• Bronze Medallion
• Standard First Aid Level C CPR

Length: 20 to 25 hours

National Lifeguard certification is Canada's professional lifeguard standard and a final intensive course on your journey to becoming a lifeguard. National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude towards the lifeguard's role. National Lifeguard 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.

Prerequisites:

• Age: 16
• Bronze Cross
• Standard First Aid Level C CPR certificate

Length: 40 hours

Lifeguards have the opportunity to take specialty courses following their National Lifeguard certification including:

• National Lifeguard Waterpark (waves, slides and multiple pools)
• National Lifeguard Waterfront (lakes and rivers)