The Municipality of Port Hope is an affiliate of the Lifesaving Society. The Lifesaving Society provides training programs to prevent drowning and water-related injury. Candidates will learn how to rescue victims and themselves in a safe environment.
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Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid |
| The Bronze Medallion award teaches an understanding of water rescue education. The candidates will learn carries, victim types, and low-risk rescues.
The Emergency First Aid award teaches and understanding of emergency treatment of injuries. The candidates will learn about victim assessment, CPR, choking and more. Prerequisite: Bronze Star or 13 years of age by the exam date.
Dates for Bronze Medallion include:Monday, July 3 to Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 31 to Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. September 17 to November 12, 2023, Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid Registration |
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Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid |
| The Bronze Cross award builds on the knowledge from Bronze Medallion. The candidates will experience more challenging rescues and skills.
The Standard First Aid award builds on the knowledge from Emergency First Aid. The candidates will learn about bone and joint injuries, spinal injuries and more. Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion.
Dates for Bronze Cross include:Monday, July 10 to Thursday, July 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 7 to Thursday, August 11, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. November 19, 2023 to February 4, 2024, Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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National Lifeguard (NLS) - Pool |
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The National Lifeguard - Pool award builds on the knowledge from Bronze Cross. The candidates will learn how to supervise a pool and rescue those in distress. Only those who hold a National Lifeguard - Pool award may lifeguard in a pool setting. Prerequisite: 15 years of age, Standard Frist Aid (current), Bronze Cross (need not be current). This course runs over 2 weekends. Dates for NLS include:May 5 to 7 and May 12 to 14, 2023 July 21 to 23, and July 28 to 30, 2023 October 13 to 15 , and October 20 to 22, 2023
Times:Friday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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National Lifeguard (NLS) - Pool Recertification |
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The National Lifeguard - Pool award requires recertification every two years to remain current. This recertification course will review important components of the National Lifeguard - Pool award. Only candidates with a current award may lifeguard in a pool setting. Prerequisite: National Lifeguard - Pool.
Dates for the NLS Recertification include:Sunday, May 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. National Lifeguard Recertification Registration |
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Lifesaving Swim Instructor |
| This course enables successful participants to become a Swim Instructor and teach the Lifesaving Society's Swim for Life and Swim Patrol programs. Prepares candidates to teach and evaluate basic swim strokes and related skills.
Prerequisite: 15 years old and Bronze Cross.
Dates for Lifesaving Swim Instructor include:May 26 to 28, 2023 August 18 to 20, 2023 November 3 to 5, 2023
Times:Friday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Lifesaving Instructor |
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The Lifesaving Instructor award prepares instructors to teach the Lifesaving Society's:
Only candidates with a current award may teach and certify candidates. Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and 15 years of age by the end of the course.
Dates for Lifesaving Instructor include:June 9 to June 11, 2023 November 24 to 26, 2023
Times:Friday: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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