LIFESAVING INTERMEDIATE FIRST AID
WHEN: Monday & Tuesday, July 6 & 7
TIME: 8:30 – 4:30 pm both days
COST: $140.00 + GST
PRE-REQUISITES: Age 13+
LOCATION: Boardroom
First aid is a valuable life skill that saves lives by providing people with the skills and judgment to respond to a variety of first aid emergencies. Research has shown that individuals with first-aid training are less likely to be injured. First aid training is a continuation of the Society’s efforts to provide Canadians with the education and training to prevent injury and/or incidents.
LIFESAVING INTERMEDIATE FIRST AID
WHEN: Monday & Tuesday, July 13 & 14
TIME: 8:30 – 4:30 pm both days
COST: $160.00 + GST
PRE-REQUISITES: Current CPR C or Higher, age 13+ unless candidate holds Bronze Star Certification
LOCATION: Boardroom and Pool
The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Medallion challenges the candidate both mentally and physically. Judgement, knowledge, skills, and fitness – the four components of water rescue – form the basis of Bronze Medallion Training. Candidates acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around the water. Bronze Medallion is a prerequisite for assistant lifeguard training in Bronze Cross.
BRONZE CROSS
WHEN: Wednesday – Friday, July 15 – 17
TIME: 8:30 – 4:30 pm all 3 days
COST: $160.00 + GST
PRE-REQUISITES: Current Intermediate (Standard) First Aid with CPR C, Bronze Medallion Certification (need not be current)
LOCATION: Boardroom and Pool
The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as an assistant lifeguard. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin applying active surveillance principles and techniques 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.
NATIONAL LIFEGUARD
WHEN: July 20 – 24
TIME: 8:30 – 4:30 pm (all 5 days)
COST: $360.00 + GST
PRE-REQUISITES: AB Workplace Approved Intermediate (Standard) First Aid with CPR Level C, Bronze Cross (need not be current), Age 15+
LOCATION: Boardroom and Pool
The Lifesaving Society’s National Lifeguard Certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge, fitness, judgement, and values taught in the prerequisite Lifesaving Society lifesaving certifications. The National Lifeguard program develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles, and decision-making process to help lifeguards evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies.
Preregistration is required for these programs
EASY WAYS TO REGISTER:
1. By phone: 780.524.4097
2. In Person: 4803-56 Avenue, Valleyview, AB
3. Online:Â https://app.univerusrec.com/grmpub/index.asp