Upcoming Lifesaving courses
The Lifesaving Society provides information about courses as they are made available to us. As we do not schedule courses from our offices, we suggest that you contact your local swimming pool for schedules and pricing.
CPR C Update Workshop
The Lifesaving Society continues to be committed to supporting our leadership volunteers. These Mandatory Leadership Updates is one aspect of the Society's investment in our instructors, instructor trainers and branch trainers.
The Lifesaving Society will implement in-person mandatory updates that will require many of our instructors, instructor trainers and branch trainers to attend updates as part of their leadership recertification process.
Required for all Lifesaving Society NLS Instructors, AEC Instructors, Lifesaving First Aid Instructors, Instructor Trainers and Branch Trainers, this event provides you with an opportunity to network, demonstrate required skills and receive important information related to Lifesaving Society programs and services.
Lifesaving Instructors and First Aid/CPR Instructors are encouraged to attend the Update workshop or to arrange training within their region. Any instructors not updated by March 31, 2012 will not be able to deliver Lifesaving programs.
Workshop - Central NL
Canadian Forces Base 9 Wing Gander
off James Boulevard, near Gander International Airport, Gander
9:00am - 4:00pm Friday, February 24, 2012
Workshop - Labrador
To be announced
Download workshop information and application form
The Lifesaving Society will implement in-person mandatory updates that will require many of our instructors, instructor trainers and branch trainers to attend updates as part of their leadership recertification process.
Required for all Lifesaving Society NLS Instructors, AEC Instructors, Lifesaving First Aid Instructors, Instructor Trainers and Branch Trainers, this event provides you with an opportunity to network, demonstrate required skills and receive important information related to Lifesaving Society programs and services.
Lifesaving Instructors and First Aid/CPR Instructors are encouraged to attend the Update workshop or to arrange training within their region. Any instructors not updated by March 31, 2012 will not be able to deliver Lifesaving programs.
Workshop - Central NL
Canadian Forces Base 9 Wing Gander
off James Boulevard, near Gander International Airport, Gander
9:00am - 4:00pm Friday, February 24, 2012
Workshop - Labrador
To be announced
Download workshop information and application form
Ches Penney Family YMCA
April 2012
Bronze Medallion
Sundays, April 15 – June 3, 2012
NLS recert
Thurs April 12 and Fri 13 from 2:30-6:30
Exam Sat Apr 15 9am
For details and registration, contact:
Twyla Fradsham | Manager, Aquatics
YMCA-YWCA of Northeast Avalon
tel: (709) 726-YMCA (9622)
cell: (709) 725-9798
fax: (709) 576-0410
Health, Fitness & Recreation
Ches Penney Family Y, 35 Ridge Road
P.O. Box 21291, St. John`s, NL, A1A 5G6
April 2012
Bronze Medallion
Sundays, April 15 – June 3, 2012
NLS recert
Thurs April 12 and Fri 13 from 2:30-6:30
Exam Sat Apr 15 9am
For details and registration, contact:
Twyla Fradsham | Manager, Aquatics
YMCA-YWCA of Northeast Avalon
tel: (709) 726-YMCA (9622)
cell: (709) 725-9798
fax: (709) 576-0410
Health, Fitness & Recreation
Ches Penney Family Y, 35 Ridge Road
P.O. Box 21291, St. John`s, NL, A1A 5G6
Canadian Forces Base 9 Wing Gander
Lifesaving Courses - Winter 2012
February 17, 18, 19, 2012
BRONZE CROSS - COURSE CANCELLED
Contact your local pool for course schedules of Bronze Cross and other Lifesaving Society courses.
17th 5 – 9pm
18th 9 – 6
19th 9 - 6
Course fee includes resource materials and certification $150.00
Bronze Cross (18-20 hr.): Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Includes a timed 600 m swim.
Bronze Cross is recognized asa lifeguarding certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador public swimming pools.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion certification (need not be current).
Evaluation & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners evaluate items. The Lifesaving Society deems its certifications to be "current" for 24 months from the certification date.
Candidate recognition: Bronze Cross medal, Bronze Cross Award crest, certification card.
Required reference material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Download Course information sheet
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February 24, 2012
CPR Update Workshop
9 – 4pm
Course fee includes resource materials and certification $40.00
Required for all Lifesaving Society NLS Instructors, AEC Instructors, Lifesaving First Aid Instructors, Instructor Trainers and Branch Trainers, this event provides you with an opportunity to network, demonstrate required skills and receive important information related to Lifesaving Society programs and services.
Lifesaving Instructors and First Aid/CPR Instructors are encouraged to attend the Update workshop or to arrange training within their region. Any instructors not updated by March 31, 2012 will not be able to deliver Lifesaving programs until they have updated.
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February 24, 2012
Lifesaving/CPR/AED Instructor/Examiner Course
24th 5 – 9pm
25th 9 – 5
26 9 – 5
Course fee includes resource materials and certification $225.00
Lifesaving Instructors/ Examiners are trained to teach and evalutate the three Canadian Swim Patrol Program awards, as well as the Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and Distinction certifications. Instructor/ Examiner candidates are trained in aspects of learning as well as various approaches required to teach water rescue, first aid, and related aquatic skills in the Canadian Lifesaving Program. Candidates also learn about long-range and short-term planning, class management, safety supervision and the principles of evaluation.
The Lifesaving Instructor/ Examiner certification is the prerequisite for all other Lifesaving Society instructor certifications. Certification in Newfoundland and Labrador includes Examination Standards Clinic, and Lifesaving CPR and AED Instructor/ Examiner certifications.
Certification is obtained by taking a Lifesaving Instructor course.
Prerequisites: 16 years old and Bronze Cross or higher.
Recertification Note: Recertifying Lifesaving Instructor/ Examiner award automatically recertifies Lifesaving CPR Instructor/ Examiner and AED Instructor/Examiner awards, provided CPR/AED Skills Check List is included at time of recertification application.
Download Course information sheet
How to register
Registration for all courses at CFB Gander during February must be completed through the Newfoundland and Labrador LIFESAVING SOCIETY. No registration fees will be accepted at CFB Gander at course commencement.
The Lifesaving Society accepts payment by Purchase order from registered affiliates and businesses, personal cheque or money order through the mail or payment using VISA or MasterCard over the phone (709.576.1953). Or download an order form and fax it to us with your credit card information at 709.738.1475.
Mailing address:
Lifesaving Society
PO Box 8065, Station A
St. John`s, NL
A1B 3M9
Payment may also be made using PayPal. You may make a direct payment to the Society at lifeguard@nl.rogers.com or request the office to invoice you through PayPal.
Course resources will be provided on the start date of the course, unless otherwise indicated by the Instructor Trainer.
For additional information please contact the branch office at 709.576.1953.
BRONZE CROSS - COURSE CANCELLED
Contact your local pool for course schedules of Bronze Cross and other Lifesaving Society courses.
17th 5 – 9pm
18th 9 – 6
19th 9 - 6
Course fee includes resource materials and certification $150.00
Bronze Cross (18-20 hr.): Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Includes a timed 600 m swim.
Bronze Cross is recognized asa lifeguarding certificate in Newfoundland and Labrador public swimming pools.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion certification (need not be current).
Evaluation & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructor/Examiners evaluate items. The Lifesaving Society deems its certifications to be "current" for 24 months from the certification date.
Candidate recognition: Bronze Cross medal, Bronze Cross Award crest, certification card.
Required reference material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Download Course information sheet
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
February 24, 2012
CPR Update Workshop
9 – 4pm
Course fee includes resource materials and certification $40.00
Required for all Lifesaving Society NLS Instructors, AEC Instructors, Lifesaving First Aid Instructors, Instructor Trainers and Branch Trainers, this event provides you with an opportunity to network, demonstrate required skills and receive important information related to Lifesaving Society programs and services.
Lifesaving Instructors and First Aid/CPR Instructors are encouraged to attend the Update workshop or to arrange training within their region. Any instructors not updated by March 31, 2012 will not be able to deliver Lifesaving programs until they have updated.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
February 24, 2012
Lifesaving/CPR/AED Instructor/Examiner Course
24th 5 – 9pm
25th 9 – 5
26 9 – 5
Course fee includes resource materials and certification $225.00
Lifesaving Instructors/ Examiners are trained to teach and evalutate the three Canadian Swim Patrol Program awards, as well as the Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and Distinction certifications. Instructor/ Examiner candidates are trained in aspects of learning as well as various approaches required to teach water rescue, first aid, and related aquatic skills in the Canadian Lifesaving Program. Candidates also learn about long-range and short-term planning, class management, safety supervision and the principles of evaluation.
The Lifesaving Instructor/ Examiner certification is the prerequisite for all other Lifesaving Society instructor certifications. Certification in Newfoundland and Labrador includes Examination Standards Clinic, and Lifesaving CPR and AED Instructor/ Examiner certifications.
Certification is obtained by taking a Lifesaving Instructor course.
Prerequisites: 16 years old and Bronze Cross or higher.
Recertification Note: Recertifying Lifesaving Instructor/ Examiner award automatically recertifies Lifesaving CPR Instructor/ Examiner and AED Instructor/Examiner awards, provided CPR/AED Skills Check List is included at time of recertification application.
Download Course information sheet
How to register
Registration for all courses at CFB Gander during February must be completed through the Newfoundland and Labrador LIFESAVING SOCIETY. No registration fees will be accepted at CFB Gander at course commencement.
The Lifesaving Society accepts payment by Purchase order from registered affiliates and businesses, personal cheque or money order through the mail or payment using VISA or MasterCard over the phone (709.576.1953). Or download an order form and fax it to us with your credit card information at 709.738.1475.
Mailing address:
Lifesaving Society
PO Box 8065, Station A
St. John`s, NL
A1B 3M9
Payment may also be made using PayPal. You may make a direct payment to the Society at lifeguard@nl.rogers.com or request the office to invoice you through PayPal.
Course resources will be provided on the start date of the course, unless otherwise indicated by the Instructor Trainer.
For additional information please contact the branch office at 709.576.1953.
Lifesaving Society
11 Austin Street
PO Box 8065, Station A
St. John's, NL A1B 3M9
Contact us lifeguard@nl.rogers.com
Tel: 709-576-1953
Fax: 709-738-1475
Copyright 2012 by The Royal Life Saving Society Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Branch.
Registered Charity No. 13237 8134 RP0001
11 Austin Street
PO Box 8065, Station A
St. John's, NL A1B 3M9
Contact us lifeguard@nl.rogers.com
Tel: 709-576-1953
Fax: 709-738-1475
Copyright 2012 by The Royal Life Saving Society Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Branch.
Registered Charity No. 13237 8134 RP0001
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