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How to Become a Lifeguard & Swimming Instructor Standard First Aid Please visit the Lifesaving Society website for course infor- How to Become a mation at www.lifesaving.bc.ca. Lifeguard & National Lifeguard Swimming Instructor Certification PREREQUISITE: 16 years & older Current Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid. This course is worth two grade 12 high school credits. Please visit the Lifesaving Society website for course infor- mation at www.lifesaving.bc.ca. Please see a cashier for a course schedule. CANADA GAMES POOL CANADA GAMES POOL 65 East Sixth Avenue • New Westminster • 604.526.4281 Monday - Friday ................................. 6:00 am - 10:00 pm 65 East Sixth Avenue Saturday .............................................. 8:00 am - 8:30 pm Sunday .............................................. 8:00 am - 10:00 pm New Westminster 604.526.4281 www.newwestcity.ca www.newwestcity.ca Canada Games Pool is pleased to offer Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross, as well as Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification courses. How do i become a Lifeguard/ Bronze Cross & CPR-C Swimming Instructor PREREQUISITE: Completed Bronze Medallion Bronze Cross is designed to challenge lifesavers with more Bronze Medallion advanced training including CPR-C, multiple victims and (13 years, recommended 14 years) spinal injury management. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard certification. In order to complete the course, candidates must be able to swim 600 meters (24 lengths) in 18 minutes or less, as well as demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in rescue scenarios. Bronze Cross* **This course is worth two grade 11 high school credits** Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Red Cross Water Safety (15 years) Instructor (WSI) PREREQUISITE: 15 years & older Bronze Cross certification Must complete the WSI Intro Course and have a Red **Standard First Aid Cross Level 10 swimming ability (CGP Level 11). **This course is worth two grade 11 high school credits** There are three parts to the WSI course which include (separate registration and fee required for each part): **National Lifeguarding (NL) 1. WSI Stroke Proficiency Course (Optional) (16 years) This course gives candidates an opportunity to practice and improve their strokes to prepare them for the Skill * Please note that skills and theory from Bronze Cross are Screening for Water Safety Instructor Course. carried over to N.L. and therefore we suggest minimizing the time between the two courses. 2. Skill Screening for WSI Course This course will evaluate candidates skill competencies. Parents are invited to attend the one hour information session at the start of the course. Candidates will be screened for a Red Cross level 10 (Canada Games Pool level 11) which includes Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breast Stroke, Side Stroke Bronze Medallion and Elementary Back Stroke. PREREQUISITE: 13 years & older Completion of School Age Level 11 (recommended) **You must successfully complete the Skill Screening for WSI Course before registering for the WSI course.** Candidates learn CPR-A and prepare for challenging rescues of increased risk involving various victims. In 3. WSI order to complete the course, candidates must be able This course is designed to provide candidates with proper to swim 500 meters (20 lengths) in 15 minutes or less, knowledge and skills to teach the Red Cross swimming and as well as demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in water safety program. It includes an online component, rescue scenarios. teaching experience, and classroom and pool components. 100% attendance is mandatory. **Canada Games Pool does not offer NL or Standard First Aid at this time. Please visit the Lifesaving Society of Canada at 604.299.5450 website for informaion on these courses. www.lifesaving.bc.ca.
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