COVID-19 Protocols:

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 Courses

Emergency First Aid CPR C/AED Recert

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.

Participants will need to have their pocket mask which can be purchased online at https://shop.firstaidtrainingcourses.ca/

Prerequisites: Current Emergency First Aid Certificate (within three years of certification date)

How to Become a Lifeguard