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Bronze Star is an excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. In Bronze Star, participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills, swimming proficiency, and personal fitness. You will refine stroke mechanics, acquire self-rescue skills, and apply fitness principles in training workouts.

Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. Rescuers acquire the assessment and problem-solving skills needed to make good decisions in, on, and around water. This course includes CPR-C and AED.

Prerequisites: 13 years of age or Bronze Star.

Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares rescuers for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. You will strengthen and expand lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatics facilities. This course emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is needed for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certifications.

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Alberta workplace-approved Standard First Aid.

The Lifesaving Society’s National Lifeguard certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge, fitness, judgment and values taught in the prerequisite Lifesaving Society lifesaving certifications. Recognized as the standard for lifeguards in Canada, National Lifeguard training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.

Prerequisites: 16 years of age, Bronze Cross and current Alberta workplace-approved Standard First Aid.

This recertification clinic is for certified National Lifeguards. You must bring your NL Card and photo identification to the course as well as proof of your current Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid. This is a re-exam situation and involves lifeguarding, first aid, fitness skills and situations.