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Safety and Aquatic Certification Programs

Instructor Skills & Strokes Evaluation

Skills & Strokes is a 3 hour evaluation of a candidates in-water abilities and is a prerequisite for City of Edmonton Swim and Lifesaving Instructor course. Certification will be valid for 1 year from date of course. Prerequisites: Age 14, and hold one of the following awards: Bronze Cross, Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard. A bathing suit is required.

Lifesaving Society AED/CPR-C Course/Recertification

This is a 3 hour course covers all aspects of CPR skills and theory for adult, child and infant casualties, including 2 man rescuer and AED. This award is current for 2 years.

Lifesaving Society Amenity Attendant

This is a pre-employment course for those interested in starting a job in aquatics with The City of Edmonton. Amenity Attendant teaches skills required to monitor amenities such as a pool, playground, etc. Award is current for 2 years. Prerequisite: Age 14 & current Government of Alberta workplace approved Emergency First Aid award or higher.

Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid/CPR-C/AED

Bronze Cross combined with Standard First Aid is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training in lifesaving first aid (including the use of an AED) and aquatic rescue skills within aquatic facilities. Award is current for 2 years. A bathing suit and 100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Bronze Medallion (need not be current).

Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross Recertification

This 3 hour recertification evaluates all Bronze Cross skills, as well as provides any updated information. Award is current for 2 years. Prerequisites: Prior successful completion of the Bronze Cross Course.

Lifesaving Society Bronze Medallion & CPR-C/AED

Bronze Medallion & CPR-C/AED teaches lifesaving principles with a focus on water rescue, PR skills and theory for adult, child and infant casualties and use of an AED. This award is current for 2 years. Prerequisites: Age 13 or successful completion of Bronze Star. A bathing suit is required.

Lifesaving Society Bronze Star

Bronze Star covers Water Smart competencies and is excellent preparation for the Bronze Medallion course for youth under the age 13. Prerequisites: Canadian Swim Patrol or Junior Lifeguard Club recommended.

Lifesaving Society First Aid Instructor

This 16 hour course prepares First Aid Instructors to apply Level 1 Competencies and strategies for teaching and evaluating first aid cadidates participating in various courses. Award is current for 2 years. Prerequisites: Current Government of Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid & CPR-C, and Lifesaving Instructor (not required to be current).

Lifesaving Society First Aid Instructor Recerification

This 8 hour recertification evaluates First Aid Instructor Level 1 Competencies (FAI)/Instructor Level 3 competencies (FAIT). Award is current for 2 years. Prerequisites: Mandatory updates completed (as required) and current First Aid Instructor award and Government of Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid & CPR-C. Must have taught a minimum of 4 courses/recertifications in the previous 2 year currency period.

Lifesaving Society Instructor/Education & Proficiency

Lifesaving Society Instructors are trained to teach and evaluate the Canadian Lifesaving program. Prerequisites: Age 16, a current: Bronze Cross certification (or higher), and a current Government of Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification. A bathing suit is required.

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard/Aquatic Emergency Care

National Lifeguard/Aquatic Emergency Care is a pre-employment course provides comprehensive training in first aid (such as medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, burns and other medical emergencies), CPR and the use of an AED. Award is current for 2 years. This course requires 100% attendance. Prerequisites: Age 16. Prior sucessful completion of Lifesaving Society Bronze Cross, and a current Government of Alberta workplace approved Standard Firs Aid & CPR-C. A bathing suit is required.

Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard/Aquatic Emergency Care (Recertification)

This 8 hour recertification is an evaluation of the National Lifeguard - Pool/Aquatic Emergency First Aid/CPR C skills, and provides updates on legislation changes and current first aid guidelines. Award is current for 2 years. Prerequisites: Prior successful completion of the NL course and a current Aquatic Emergency Care or Governemer of Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid & CPR-C award. A bathing suit is required.

Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid/CPR-C/AED (Recertification)

This 8 hour recertification is an evaluation of all Standard First Aid skills, legislation changes and current first aid guidelines. Award is current or 3 years. Prerequisites: Current Governement of Alberta workplace approved Standard First Aid & CPR-C award.

Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid/CPR-C/AED

Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training in first aid (such as medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, burns and other medical emergencies), CPR and the use of an AED. Successful completion in this course will result in an Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification valid for three years. Award is current for 3 years. This course requires 100% attendance. Prerequisites: Age 13

Lifesaving Society Swim For Life & Lifesaving Instructor Course

The Swim and Lifesaving Instructor course is a pre-employment course that prepares the candidate to be responsible for teaching and evaluating candidates participating in the Swim for Life, Canadian Swim Patrol and Bronze Medals Program. Award is current for 2 years. This course requires 100% attendance. Prerequisites: Age 15, and hold one of the following awards; Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard. Must also provide proof of successful completion of the City of Edmonton’s Skills and Strokes evaluation. A bathing suit is required. Formerly Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
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