Life Saving Society Aquatic Leadership Courses

The Lifesaving Society of Manitoba has been in existence for over 96 years and in this time, has taken an active role in providing training and resources to educate the general public and offer aquatic programs to Lifesaving Society affiliates, such as Brandon's Community Sportsplex, in an effort to train individuals to become water smart. The Sportsplex is proud to be offering Manitoba Lifesaving Society's lifesaving, lifeguarding, and instructing courses to anyone wishing to develop or instruct aquatic lifesaving and fitness skills, as well as to those wishing to pursue a lifeguarding or instructing career.

STEP 1 (optional):

Bronze Star award (includes CPR A)

DATES: August 12 - 16, 2013 - 3:30pm-7:30pm

FALL 2013 - TBA

COST: $85.00

Course description: Designed to deliver high-performance training for skilled pre-teens who are interested in continuing to swim, but may not meet the age requirement for Bronze Medallion. This is the first level of the Bronze Family and is an excellent preparation tool for success in Bronze Medallion. Ability is the only prerequisite, however Swim Patrol training is recommended. Highlights of Bronze Star include a 400 meter swim in 12 minutes; 100 meter lifesaving medley in 3 minutes; head-up swims; swim & inflate clothes; entries from a height; weight support for 3 minutes; Land spinals; CPR; solo & partner rescues; hand signals; sport submerged object and water searches.

Participants are required to obtain a current Canadian Lifesaving Manual and whistle with coil for this course. These items can be purchased at the front desk. NOTE: Course withdrawals may be subject to a 30% administrative fee.

Course Length: 15 hours (including exam)

Course pre-requisite: none (successful completion of the Swim Kids program or equivalent is highly recommended)

Course materials:

Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Long shirt and pants
Whistle

Course expiry date: Two years from date of exam. To re-certify, candidates must complete an entire recertification exam

STEP 2:

Bronze Medallion Award (includes Lifesaving Emergency First Aid)

SUMMER DATES - August 19 - 23, 2013 - 9:00am-3:00pm

FALL 2013 - TBA

COST- $150.00

Course description: Bronze Medallion teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education, judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness.

Candidates learn: tows, carries, and defense and release methods in preparation for the challenge of increased risk in rescues involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Candidates learn how to do child CPR and how to manage spinal injured victims in shallow water. They also develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim. In addition to Bronze Medallion, candidates also receive their Lifesaving Emergency First Aid (LEFA) certificate. Included in the LEFA course is airway management and CPR for an adult, child, and infant, as well as bleeding management and treatment for shock.

Course Length: 30 hours (including exam)

Course pre-requisite: All registrants are required to prove successful completion of Bronze Star OR prove to be 13 years of age as of final course date at the time of registration. The Canadian Lifesaving Manual, the Canadian CPR Student Manual, a barrier device with gloves & a whistle with coil are included in the course cost and will be handed out to each course participant on the first course date. Candidates not requiring one or more of these required materials can receive a deduction off the course fee at the time of registration. Participants are expected to attend this course in it's entirety.

NOTE: Course withdrawals may be subject to a 30% administrative fee.

Course materials:

Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Lifesaving First Aid & Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC) Candidate Manual
Lifesaving CPR Student Manual
Barrier device & whistle
Long shirt and pants

Course expiry date: Two years from date of exam. To re-certify, candidates must attend a four hour refresher prior to completing an entire recertification exam

Bronze Medallion Challenge

Date: TBA

Cost: $56.50

The option to challenge the Bronze Medallion exam is open to individuals opting to take the exam without completing the 25-30 hours of corresponding classroom & in-water preparation associated with this course. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that participants complete the entire course at least once, some individuals may be required to complete the course multiple times based on the recommendations of the course Instructor. In the event an individual incompletes the Bronze Medallion exam, the instructor may consider this challenge to be a viable option for the student. Challenging the exam is also open to individuals who were once certified in this course, but have since let their award expire. There is a 2-3 hour refresher prior to the exam.

STEP 3:

Bronze Cross Award (includes Lifesaving Standard First Aid)

SPRING DATES: June 14-16 & 21-23, 2013

Fridays - 7pm-10pm

Sat. & Sun. - 10am-5pm

SUMMER DATES: August 26-30, 2013 - 9:00am-3:30pm

FALL DATES - TBA

COST - $150.00

Course description: Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training, including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is the pre-requisite award for all advanced training programs including the National Lifeguard Service (NLS) award and the Lifesaving Instructor (LSI mega course) certification. Candidates successfully completing the Bronze Cross course will also receive a CPR C certification.

Course Length: 30 hours (including exam)

Course pre-requisite: Bronze Medallion (does not need to be current)

Course materials:

Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Canadian First Aid Manual
Lifesaving CPR Student Manual
Barrier device and whistle

Course expiry date: Two years from date of exam. To re-certify, candidates must attend a four hour refresher prior to completing an entire recertification exam.

STEP 4:

National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Award

DATES: FALL 2013 -November 16 - December 8

Saturdays - Nov. 16, 30 & Dec. 7 - 9am-6pm

Sundays - Nov. 17, Dec. 1 & 8 - 9am-6pm

COST: $350.00

NEW! - PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ALL THEIR PRE-REQUISITES BEFORE WE CAN REGISTER THEM INTO THE COURSE. Before registering ensure that you hold a current Standard First Aid certification (SFA) and not just the Emergency First Aid (EFA). The difference is the SFA is a 16 hour course where the EFA course is only 8hrs.

(Pre-Requisites needed are listed below)

Course description: NLS builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge and values taught in the lifesaving awards of the Lifesaving Society. This course helps candidates develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards. NLS is recognized as the standard measurement of lifeguard performance in Canada, and is the minimum requirement necessary to lifeguard in Manitoba. NLS is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement and a mature and responsible attitude of the role of the lifeguard. The primary role of the NLS lifeguard is the prevention of emergency situations and where this fails, the timely and effective resolution of emergencies. NLS also prepares lifeguards to fulfill this role as professional facilitators of safe, enjoyable aquatics.

Course Length: 50 hours (including exam)

Course pre-requisite: All registrants are required to provide the following at the time of registration:

Standard First Aid (level C CPR) certificate - (doesn't need to be current)
Bronze Cross certificate (doesn't need to be current)
proof of age (driver's licence or birth certificate indicating a minimum age of 16 as of the exam date for this course).

A current edition of the Alert: Lifeguarding in Action manual and the National Lifeguard Award Guide will be handed out to each course participant on the first course date. Course participants are required to bring a current edition of the Canadian Lifesaving Manual, barrier device with gloves & whistle with coil to this course in it's entirety. Should the NLS candidate need to purchase one or more of these required materials, please notify the front desk at the time of the registration. Participants are expected to attend this course in it's entirety.

NOTE: Course withdrawals may be subject to a 30% administrative fee.

Course Materials:

Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Alert, Lifeguarding in Action Manual
National Lifeguard Award Guide
Barrier device and whistle

Course expiry date: Two years from date of exam. To maintain status as a lifeguard in the Province of Manitoba, candidates must successfully complete a 4 hour recertification prior to the current NLS award's expiration date. Candidates not actively guarding within the Province of Manitoba have five years from their exam date in which to successfully complete an eight hour recertification. Candidates not successfully completing a recertification within five years from their exam date will be required to successfully complete an entire course.

Failure & reevaluation: Candidates that fail must complete the entire course.

If you already have a current Canadian Lifesaving Manual, a current Alert:Lifeguarding in Action manual, current National Lifeguard Award Guide, a barrier device and whistle with coil we will deduct the cost of all or each of these items from the total course cost.

Lifesaving Society Re-Certifications

NEW!! NLS Pre-certifications

Due to changes with the Lifesaving Society the hours for a NLS Recert has been changed from 8hrs to 4hrs. Because of the reduced hours there will be no reviews or practise time in the recert. For those who would ike the opportunity to review and practise we have set up this course to enable the candidate to ask questions of the NLS examiner and to allow pool time prior to the re-cert.

DATES - Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 10am-12N

COST - $25.00

NLS RE-CERT

DATES - Sunday, June 2, 2013 - 1pm-5pm

COST - $125.00

This recertification is required every 2 years to keep NLS award current. Currency is necessary for all lifeguards using their NLS for employment purposes. Candidates whose NLS certification is not recertified in a 5 year period will have to re-take the NLS course.

EMPLOYMENT: Individuals 16 years of age may be hired as an instructor/guard if they hold a current NLS award, a current WSI certificate, and a current Standard First Aid (CPR C) certificate at minimum.

STEP 5:

LIFESAVING & FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR/EXAMINER (LFAI/E) COURSE - (formerly knowN as the Instructor Lifesaving Mega Course)

DATES - FALL 2013 - TBA

This course includes the Lifesaving Instruction certification , which trains candidates to teach and evaluate the following:

Canadian Swim Patrol
Bronze Star
Bronze Medallion
Bronze Cross
Lifesaving Fitness
Distinction
Lifesaving Advanced Instructor
CPR Instructor Certifications
Examination Standard Clinic

Required Materials:

A current edition of the Swim Patrol Award Guide, the Bronze Medals Award Guide, the Distinction Award Guide, the Lifesaving First Aid Award Guide, the First Aid and CPR Instructor resource CD, the Canadian First Aid Manual, the Lifesaving CPR Student Manual, the Instructor Notes, and the Manitoba Program Guide will be handed out to each course participant on the first course date. Course participants are required to bring a current edition of the Canadian Lifesaving Manual, barrier device with gloves & whistle with coil, pen & paper & appropriate swimming attire to this course in its entirety.

Prerequisites:

Standard First Aid (level C CPR) certificate - (doesn't need to be current)
Bronze Cross certificate (doesn't need to be current)
Proof of age (driver's licence or birth certificate indicating a minimum age of 16 as of the final date for this course).

Lifesaving and First Aid Instructor/Examiner RE-CERT

Lifesaving and First Aid Instructor and Examiners must attend the 8 hour certification clinic in order to maintain their certification. Topics covered include: Instructing and Marketing the Lifesaving Society First Aid programs, Instructing Skills and techniques from the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross courses. Candidates must bring their CLSM and Award Guides. This certification applies to candidates who formerly took the LSI Mega course.

DATE TBA 2013

Required Materials:

Please remember to bring all current or expired certificates pertaining to this award (Lifesaving Instructor, Lifesaving First Aid Instructor, Examiner-Bronze Cross, Examiner-Distinction)

Prerequisites:

Candidates must have successfully completed the Lifesaving and First Aid Instructor/Examiner Course (formerly called the Lifesaving Mega Course) within the past 5 years.

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