Attractions & Recreation

Lifesaving Courses

Once you have completed a lifesaving course you will need to recertify after 2 years to maintain the award.

B.O.A.T.

This B.O.A.T. exam will take approximately 1 hour. It is a written exam and a 75% grade must be attained prior to the pass mark being given.

Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor

Ages: 15+ years

This course introduces candidates to the foundation of instructional skill by focusing on the theoretical knowledge that supports learning and teaching. This course guides the knowledge and skill needed to become an AWSI, by focusing on teaching methods, learning styles, physical principles, progressions, communication, safety supervision and feedback.

100% attendance is mandatory for completion of this course.

Prerequisites: Candidates must have the ability to perform Red Cross Swim Kids 10 strokes and skills. Candidates must be 15-years or older to enter the program.

Note: Additional fees for course manuals and exam fees may be in effect. Inquire upon registration.

Edmonton Ocean Lifesaving Club

Ages: 8-15 years

(formerly known as Junior Lifeguard Club)

This course involves lifesaving skill development, fitness, leadership, teamwork, community education, lifesaving knowledge, and friendly competitions.

Bronze Cross

Ages: 13+ years

Learn the difference between lifesaving and lifeguarding, the principles of emergency procedures and how to rescue spinal injured victims and pulseless persons.

Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion

Note: Additional fees for course manuals and exam fees may be in effect. Inquire upon registration.

Bronze Medallion

Ages: 13+ years

Learn rescue tows, carries and how to respond to complex resuscitation situations involving conscious and unconscious victims with an obstructed airway. Develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a time swim.

Prerequisites: 13 years-old or completion of a Bronze Star.

Note: Additional fees for course manuals and exam fees may be in effect. Inquire upon registration.

Bronze Star

All Ages

This course is the preparation for Bronze Medallion. The focus is on developing the four components of water rescue education; judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness.

Completion of Swim Patrol is recommended.

Note: Additional fees for course manuals and exam fees may be in effect. Inquire upon registration.

Lifesaving Instructor

Ages: 16+ years

Lifesaving Instructors are trained to teach and evaluate the Canadian Lifesaving Program. Topics include approaches to teach water rescue, first aid, and aquatic skills in the lifesaving program.

Prerequisites: Current Bronze Cross or higher and 16 years-old or older.

Note: Additional fees for course manuals and exam fees may be in effect. Inquire upon registration.

National Lifeguard and Aquatic Emergency Care

Ages: 16+ years

National Lifeguard Service (NLS) is recognized as the standard measurement in lifeguard performance in Canada. NLS is designed to develop an understanding of lifeguard principles, good judgment, and a mature responsible attitude towards the role of a lifeguard.

Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC) is designed to provide the candidate with the first aid skills, knowledge, judgment, and confidence to provide medical assistance to anyone in need.

Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, a current Standard First Aid award, and 16 years-old or older.

Note: Additional fees for course manuals and exam fees may be in effect. Inquire upon registration.

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

Ages: 16+ years

This course prepares candidates to instruct the Red Cross Swim Kids program. Candidates focus on strategies to introduce and develop swimming and water safety skills in the Red Cross Swim Kids, preschool, and adult program curriculums. The course is 25 hours in duration and includes an additional 12 hour practicum.

Prerequisites: Assistant Water Safety Instructor, and 16-years or older by course completion.

100% attendance is mandatory for completion of course.

Note: Additional fees for course manuals and exam fees may be in effect. Inquire upon registration.

For more information:

Confederation Leisure Centre

11204 43 Avenue

Telephone	In Edmonton: 311 Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311
Fax	780-944-7402
Email	311@edmonton.ca

Telephone

In Edmonton: 311

Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311

Fax

780-944-7402

311@edmonton.ca