Description
Prerequisites: 15 Years of age or older.
Materials: Canadian Lifesaving Manual, First Aid Manual and ALERT Manual. Materials are available for purchase at a community centre.
Earn all the awards you need to be a certified lifeguard in one course. This course includes Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, CPR B and C and National Lifeguard. Exam dates and times to be confirmed by pool. 100 per cent participation strongly recommended. Included in the course fee you will receive the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Workbooks. Course Length: 60 hrs.
NEW - 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.
Acceptable forms of ID. Candidates must present valid and current government-issued photo identification that includes their name and date of birth. Acceptable forms of ID include:
- Driver’s license,
- Passport, health card (with photo),
- Permanent resident card,
- Citizenship card,
- Certificate of Indian Status, or
- Ontario Photo Card.
Note: If a candidate cannot provide one of these, they may instead present a birth certificate or health card (even without a photo), along with a
completed attestation from someone 18 or older—such as a parent or guardian with their acceptable form of ID. (Listed above)
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.