Lifesaving / Lifeguarding Programs Specialty Programs

Bronze Medallion and Aquatic Supervisor Training (AST) Emergency Fridays, September 11th and 18th th th Fridays, Sept 18 -Oct 30 5:00pm-10:00pm 6:00 -9:30pm Member $60 Non Member $75 Member $100 Non Member $120 Canadian Manual: $42

Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid First Aid Programs th th Fridays, Nov 6 – Dec 18 Standard First Aid – Lifesaving Society 5:30 -9:30pm Saturday Oct 17th & Sunday Oct 18th Member $120 Sat: 9am – 6pm; Sun: 9am – 4pm Non Member $130 Member $100 Non Member $125

National - Pool 2 Weekends, Friday - Sunday, th th November 27-29 , December 4-6 Fri : 5pm-10pm; Sat: 9am-6pm; Interested in booking a private first aid Sun : 9am-5pm course? Member $200 Perfect for offices, Scout or Guide Non Member $240 groups, new or soon to be parents and Alert Manual: $40 more! For information, please contact Michelle Hilborn, at

National Lifeguard Recertification [email protected] or Member $60 519-539-6181 x526. Non Member $75

Course Options: 1. Sunday, Oct 18th 4:00pm-9:00pm th 2. Friday, Dec 11 4:45-9:45pm

YMCA of Woodstock . 808 Dundas St, Woodstock, ON N4S 1G4 (519) 539-6181 .

Lifesaving and Lifeguarding Programs: Bronze Medallion & Emergency First Aid First step in Advanced Lifesaving. Emphasis is placed on CPR and recovery position, treatment of shock and hypothermia as well as various rescue techniques. Prerequisite: Current Bronze Star. Without Bronze Star – Must be 13 years of age by the last day of the course, and the ability to tread water for a minimum of 45 seconds. Extra Charges for Canadian Lifesaving Manual ($42).

Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid Second step in Advanced Lifesaving. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of emergencies and how to respond to these emergencies. Deep water spinal rollovers are introduced. This course is combined with Standard First Aid. Prerequisites: Current Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid.

LSS National Lifeguard (16 yrs+) This course is required to become a certified lifeguard. You will learn various lifesaving techniques and take part in practical situations. Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid (need not be current) from Lifesaving Society, , St John Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol. Must be 16 years old by the last day of the course. Extra Charges for Alert manual ($40).

YMCA of Woodstock . 808 Dundas St, Woodstock, ON N4S 1G4 (519) 539-6181 .

LSS – National Lifeguard Recertification First Aid Programs: This recertification clinic is for certified NLS LSS Standard First Aid and CPR-C . You must bring proof of your This 16 hour course provides most recent National Lifeguard certification comprehensive training, covering topics to the course. This is a re-exam course, and such as medical/legal information, spinal involves fitness skills and guard situations. injuries, heat/cold emergencies, bone and Prerequisite: National Lifeguard joint injuries, burns, medical emergencies, certification (need not be current). and AED use. There will be both practical and written assessments. WSIB recognized. LSS – Aquatic Supervisor Training This course is designed to prepare aquatic staff for the responsibilities associated with We are now offering private being aquatic supervisors and team leaders. As a recognized standard, AST ensures First Aid courses – please candidates are prepared for this role, contact us if you are interested understand their responsibilities, and feel in booking a course! empowered to make decisions related to safety.

Prerequisite: 100 hours experience as lifeguard or instructor, 1 of: NLS or

Lifesaving Instructor or Swim Instructor.

There will be a mandatory precourse assignment, emailed prior to the course.

Certification Program Policies:  100% mandatory attendance.  Please check course prerequisites before registering. If an individual does not meet the course prerequisites, they will not be allowed to continue in the course. A refund for this reason will be subject to a $30 administrative fee.  Please bring a copy of any prerequisites to the first day of the course.  Many courses have an examination session. Candidates in those programs must successfully complete all aspects of the course, including the examination session in order to be successful in the course. For more information on Aquatic Certification Programs at the YMCA of Woodstock, please contact Michelle Hilborn at [email protected] YMCA of Woodstock . 808 Dundas St, Woodstock, ON N4S 1G4 (519) 539-6181 .