National Lifeguard-Pool – Erin Meadows Community Centre

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the end of the course Bronze Cross (need not be current) Intermediate First Aid (CPR-C & AED) formerly Standard First Aid (need not be current) from one of: Lifesaving Society, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Ski Patrol. Materials: Alert Lifeguarding in Action Manual. Materials are available for purchase at a community centre. Whistle to be obtained by candidate. National Lifeguard certification is Canada's professional lifeguard standard. 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. Exam date and time to be confirmed at the pool -100 per cent participation strongly recommended. Course Length: 44 hrs. Please note: Due to a revised safety standard, the diving skills in Learn to Swim levels 5 and higher will not be taught at the Frank McKechnie, River Grove, and South Common pools. Proof of Identity: Lifesaving Society requires all candidates taking this course—whether for the first time or as a recertification—to verify their identity on the first day. To support one's identity, the identification must: Be valid (current) Include your name and date of birth Be issued by a federal, provincial, territorial or state government authority, or equivalent Acceptable forms of ID can include: Driver's license Health Card Birth Certificate Passport Permanent Resident (PR) Card Canadian Citizenship Card Certificate of Indian Status Ontario Photo Card Please remember to bring proof of your prerequisite certifications and valid photo identification on the first day of the course. Unfortunately, without these documents, you won’t be able to continue in the course.