About this Course

Prerequisite: Minimum 15 years of age; Bronze Cross certification (need not be current); Intermediate Workplace First Aid; CPR-C (need not be current). National Lifeguard is a legal certificate for lifeguarding throughout the country and is recognized for lifeguarding indoor or outdoor swimming pools. It is Canada’s professional lifeguard standard and is designed for lifesavers who wish to obtain a responsible job and leadership experience. Successful candidates are certified by the Lifesaving Society - Canada’s lifeguarding experts. This course is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills, and fitness required by lifeguards. The National Lifeguard course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision making processes that will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments. The National Lifeguard’s primary role is the prevention of emergency situations, and where this fails, the timely and effective resolution of emergencies. Registration includes two certifications (National Lifeguard–Pool Option & Airway Management), pocket mask, whistle, books, and exam fees. 100% course attendance is required for certification. Certification is conditional upon successful completion of Instructor-evaluated skills and exam. Cancellations requested 7 days or more prior to the first day of the program qualify for a refund. The refund will be processed for the full amount of the fee paid, minus an administrative charge of 10%. Cancellations requested less than 7 days prior to the first day of the program do not qualify for a refund or credit.