Prerequisites:
- 13 years of age by the end of the course OR hold Bronze Star (need not be current)
- Basic First Aid (CPR-C & AED) formerly Emergency First Aid & CPR B OR Intermediate First Aid (CPR-C & AED) formerly Standard First Aid CPR-C (need not be current)
Materials: Canadian Lifesaving Manual available for purchase at a community centre.
Earn these awards at the same time. Refer to individual course descriptions.
Course length: 41 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 pool.
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.