Description
Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs. Includes a timed 400 m swim (11 minutes). The final exam is evaluated by a Lifesaving Society examiner. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and an Emergency First Aid & CPR 'B'.