Lifeguarding and First Aid (10 years and older)

Lifesaving Course (10 years +)

BRONZE STAR

The Bronze Star is the first Bronze-level certification. It introduces you to lifesaving by teaching you to find solutions to various problems and make decisions as an individual and as part of a team. You’ll learn how to perform resuscitation on a victim who has stopped breathing, and develop the lifesaving skills needed to become your own rescuer.

DURATION :

10-12 hours in the pool

PREREQUISITES:

Be able to swim 100 meters
Age 11 or over (recommended)
Swimmer level 6 or equivalent (recommended)

PERIOD OF VALIDITY :

Valid for life

NEXT LEVEL :

Bronze medallion

BRONZE MEDALLION

The Bronze Medallion introduces the four basic components of lifesaving: judgement, knowledge, skills and physical fitness. You will learn defense, release, tow and carry techniques to be prepared to save conscious and unconscious victims in situations that are increasingly risky. You will also improve your swimming technique and endurance.

THE HOLDER OF A BRONZE MEDALLION AWARD IS ENTITLED TO WORK AS ASSISTANT-LIFEGUARD IN A POOL (15 YEARS OLD AND OLDER).

MINIMUM TIME RECOMMENDED :

20 hours, in pool (excluding final evaluation)

PREREQUISITES:

To be at least 13 years old at the final evaluation, or to hold the Bronze Star award
To demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for the Swimmer 9 level
Understanding French: the course is 100% in French, but the instructor will translate if requested. Manuals are also available in French or English.

HOW TO REGISTER :

In person, at reception
By e-mail to aquatique@centredusablon.com with the following information
- First and last name of participant and guardian (if participant is a minor)
- Full home address
- Date of birth of participant and guardian (if participant is a minor)
- Center du sablon file number (if available)
- Lifesaving society registration number (if available)

AWARD VALIDITY :

Valid for 2 years if used as work permit
No expiration date if used to register to the Bronze Cross award

NEXT LEVEL :

Bronze Cross

BRONZE CROSS

If you’re seeking a more advanced training and want to know the basic notions of aquatic facility supervision, you need a Bronze Cross award. You will also learn to rescue a spinal-injured victim in the deep part of the pool and a submerged victim in cardiopulmonary arrest.

THE HOLDER OF A BRONZE CROSS AWARD IS ENTITLED TO WORK AS ASSISTANT-LIFEGUARD IN A POOL (15 YEARS OLD AND OLDER) AND ON A BEACH (16 YEARS OLD AND OLDER).

MINIMUM TIME RECOMMENDED :

20 hours, in pool (excluding final evaluation)

PREREQUISITES:

To hold the Bronze Medallion award

AWARD VALIDITY :

Valid for 2 years if used as work permit
Valid for life to enroll in the National Lifeguard and Lifesaving Instructor courses

NEXT LEVEL :

National Lifeguard

The National Lifeguard award is a national performance standard and the only award recognized throughout Canada that allows its holder to work as a lifeguard anywhere in the country. The course has been developed to better understand lifeguarding principles and develop good judgment and a responsible attitude regarding the lifeguard’s responsibilities in an aquatic facility. You Afficher l’image source can specialize in the following four options: pool, waterpark, waterfront and surf.

HOLDERS OF A NATIONAL LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATE ARE ENTITLED TO WORK AS LIFEGUARDS AS SOON AS THEY REACH 15 YEARS OLD.

POOL

Having a National Lifeguard certification allows you to assume a lot more responsibilities when supervising. This means you will have a lot more options when choosing where to work.

MINIMUM TIME REQUIRED