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Bronze Medallion with Basic First Aid
Price: $270
Saturdays | 11:00am–2:00pm
Course Dates:
September 12, 19 & 26
October 3, 10, 17 & 24
October 31 — Exam
Bronze Medallion Prerequisite:
Minimum 13 years of age OR Bronze Star certification.
Basic First Aid Prerequisite: None
Included: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (workbook depending on instructor)
National Lifeguard Pool
Price: $300
Tuesdays | 4:30pm–8:15pm
Course Dates:
September 15, 22 & 29
October 6, 13, 20 & 27
November 3, 10, 17 & 24
December 1 — Exam
Prerequisites:
Candidates must be a minimum of 15 years of age, hold Bronze Cross, AND hold Lifesaving Society Intermediate First Aid (formerly Workplace Standard First Aid) or Intermediate First Aid from a training agency approved by the New Brunswick government.
Important: Candidates must have all prerequisites completed before the first day of the course.
Included: Alert Manual
Bronze Cross with Intermediate First Aid
Price: $285
Thursdays | 4:30pm–8:00pm
Course Dates:
September 17 & 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
November 5 & 12 (Exam)
Intermediate First Aid Prerequisite: None
Bronze Cross Prerequisites:
Bronze Medallion and Lifesaving Society Basic First Aid (formerly Emergency First Aid), Workplace Standard First Aid, or EFA/SFA certification from a training agency approved by the New Brunswick government.
Included: Canadian First Aid Manual (workbook depending on instructor)
Swim Instructor
Price: $280
Mondays | 5:00pm–8:00pm
Course Dates:
September 28
October 5, 19 & 26
November 2, 9, 16 & 23
Please Note: There is no class October 12.
Prerequisite:
Minimum 15 years of age and Bronze Cross.
Included: Instructor Manual, Swim for Life Award Guide and Teaching Swim for Life.
Lifesaving Instructor
Price: $280
Thursdays | 5:00pm–8:00pm
Course Dates:
October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
November 5, 12, 19 & 26
The Lifesaving Instructor course prepares candidates to organize, plan, teach and evaluate lifesaving and first aid skills and resuscitation techniques in Lifesaving Society programs.
Prerequisite:
Minimum 15 years of age and Bronze Cross.
Included: Instructor Manual, Bronze Award Guide, First Aid Award Guide and Swim Patrol Award Guide.
Candidates should bring their Canadian Lifesaving Manual and Canadian First Aid Manual for on-course reference.
Examiners
Price: $75
Thursdays | 5:00pm–8:00pm
Course Dates:
December 3
December 10
Experience Requirement:
Examiner candidates must have teaching experience. Candidates must have taught or co-taught at least one course in the stream(s) in which they are seeking certification as an examiner.
Included: Examiner Handbook
Register online or call us at (506) 658-4715.
Cancellation Policy:
A $15.00 cancellation fee will be charged for each participate up to the day prior to the beginning of the program. Once classes begin only medical withdrawals will be processed with the presentation of a medical note and a credit will be issued to your account. (Credits will be calculated from the actual date of the request)
Bronze Star
Prerequisite: None
Excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and in partners. Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills needed to save yourself and others.
Bronze Medallion & Basic Workplace First Aid
Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star Certification
Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water-rescue education - judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defence methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 400 m timed swim.
Bronze Cross
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion & Basic Workplace First Aid or Intermediate Workplace First Aid
As the Lifesaving Society's Assistant Lifeguard certification, Bronze Cross prepares lifesavers for the safety supervision role and responsibilities of assistant lifeguards in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification.
National Lifeguard Pool
Prerequisite: Minimum 15 years of age, Bronze Cross, and Intermediate Workplace First Aid
National Lifeguard education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. The course develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles, and decision-making processes that will assist the lifeguard to evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies.
Intermediate Workplace First Aid
Prerequisite: None
Includes CPR-C certification. Intermediate First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid. Workplace Standard First Aid incorporates Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first aid including: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and medical emergencies.
Swim Instructor
Prerequisite: Minimum 15 years of age by the end of the course, Bronze Cross.
The Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor course prepares the instructor to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills. Candidates acquire proven teaching methods, a variety of stroke development drills, and correction techniques. Current Swim Instructors teach and certify candidates in all levels of the Swim for Life and Canadian Swim Patrol programs.
To register:
Click the "Register for our Programs" button on the right-hand side of this page. Don't have an account? We can do registrations over the phone with a credit card or in-person at our Front Desk!
Call us at (506) 658-4715 to register.
Questions? Email us at info@aquatics.nb.ca