A couple of things to put your mind at ease as you start to come back into the classroom setting:
LIFEGUARD COURSES:
Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will be individualized as much as possible (mannequins, AED trainers, etc.)
Due to the nature of the Lifeguarding courses, there will be minimal contact required with other participants.
For Lifeguard/Lifesaving procedures (Spinals, Unresponsive, etc) we will be using submersible mannequins where possible
For physical standards required to be done on another person we will be teaching protocols to minimize risk - We will be switching to mannequins as soon as we are on the pool deck
All instructors are trained in updated COVID protocols
FIRST AID COURSES:
You will be set up with your own personal learning station (2m distance from the other stations)
Cleaning protocols have been increased
Equipment will not be shared amongst participants
Any skills involving partner work will be minimized, but when that is not possible, masks and gloves will be required to be worn.
Recertification
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Recertification
FIRST AID AND LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION
Lifeguard and Instructor Recertification
Working lifeguards and swim instructors are required to keep their awards current.
Lapsed awards could result in lost working hours, so make sure you recertify before
the expiry date. The NL Pool and Waterpark Options, WSI and LSI must be renewed
every two years.
First Aid Recertification
All of LIT’s first aid courses expire three years after the completion date. Some
professionals, such as lifeguards, must re-certify sooner. Please check with your
organization to confirm certificate recertification requirements.
NL Pool Option Recert
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Candidates who complete the National Lifeguard recertification course successfully will be recertified in their NL Pool Option certification for an additional 2 years. The National Lifeguard recertification requirements includes the PRECERT portion and will include education on new information and practice sessions. This is designed to ensure candidates are successful in the recert portion. In this portion candidates will be required to perform their physical standards and complete simulations/management items to acceptable standards.
This course does NOT qualify for the LIT guarantee. Participants at JCC (all) are required to be double vaccinated
NL Waterpark Option Recert
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Candidates who complete the NL recert course successfully will be recertified in their NL Waterpark Option certification for an additional 2 years. The NL waterpark recertification will include practice sessions and updated information to assist candidates in being successful. In the recert portion, candidates will be required to perform their physical standards and complete simulations/management items to acceptable standards.
This course does NOT qualify for the LIT guarantee.
For information about COVID19 protocols, facility openings and award expiry extensions, please visit our Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3iAoa0q
Lifesaving Instructor Recert
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If you completed your LSI prior to 2021, the Bronze Medals Update 2021 Online course must be completed prior to coming to the recertification (supplies from LSS must also be received and used to complete the online - sent by LSS upon registration in the online course): https://lifesavingsocietybcyk.thinkific.com/courses/2021-bronze-medals-update Completion of this course will be indicated on your Find-A-Member.
Prerequisites: LSI Award (current within five years of certification date), Completion of Bronze Medals Update 2021
This course does NOT qualify for the LIT guarantee.
Course Fee includes the $42 Candidate Fee.
CPR Level C/AED Recert
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Candidates who complete the recert course will be successfully recertified in their Canadian Red Cross CPR level C certification for an additional 3 years. The course will include updates to the CPR program and require candidates to display their hands-on skills through practice sessions. Some industries require candidates to recertify every 1 or 2 years, so please confirm with your employer and recertify early if needed. CPR Level HCP is also available by request.
Certifications must be from one of the 5 recognized agencies: Red Cross, Lifesaving, Heart & Stroke foundation, Canadian Ski Patrol and St. Johns.
This course does NOT qualify for the LIT guarantee.
Please bring your pocket mask to the course. If you don't have one, participants will be required to purchase a pocket mask.
For information about COVID19 protocols, facility openings and award expiry extensions, please visit our Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3iAoa0q
Emergency First Aid CPR C/AED Recert
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Candidates who complete the recert course will be successfully recertified in their Canadian Red Cross Emergency First Aid and CPR certification for an additional 3 years. The course will include updates to the CPR and Emergency First Aid training program and require candidates to display their hands-on skills through practice sessions. Some industries require candidates to recertify every 1 or 2 years, so please confirm with your employer and recertify early if needed.
This course does NOT qualify for the LIT guarantee.
Certifications must be from one of the 5 recognized agencies: Red Cross, Lifesaving, Heart & Stroke foundation, Canadian Ski Patrol and St. Johns.
Please bring your pocket mask to the course. If you don't have one, participants will be required to purchase a pocket mask.
For information about COVID19 protocols, facility openings and award expiry extensions, plea
Standard First Aid CPR C/AED Recert
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Candidates who complete the SFA recertification course will be successfully recertified in their Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid certification for an additional 3 years. The course will include updates to the CPR and SFA programs and require candidates to display their hands-on skills through practice sessions.
This course does NOT qualify for the LIT guarantee.
Certifications must be from one of the 5 recognized agencies: Red Cross, Lifesaving, Heart & Stroke foundation, Canadian Ski Patrol and St. Johns.
Please bring your pocket mask to the course. If you don't have one, participants will be required to purchase a pocket mask.
For information about COVID19 protocols, facility openings and award expiry extensions, please visit our Facebook post: https://bit.ly/3iAoa0q