This course teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense and release methods in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim. Includes CPR C.

Prerequisite: Bronze Star or 13 years of age.

$172 members | $196 non-members

Recognized as the standard for lifeguards in Canada, NL training develops a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment, and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.

Prerequisites: Bronze Cross, current Intermediate First Aid (IFA or AEC), 15 years of age.

$349 members | $399 non-members

This course offers a refresher and official re-certification of National Lifeguard (NL) & Oxygen Administration (including CPR/AED/O2 re-certification) for those with a current NL and IFA (Intermediate First Aid) certificates.

Prerequisites: Proof of current NL and Intermediate First Aid

$101 members | $116 non-members

This first aid program provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. This course is for those who want an in-depth understanding of first aid such as: medical/legal aspects, spinal injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns and medical emergencies. Includes CPR-C and AED certification. This is a Lifesaving Society Course and is OH&S recognized.

Prerequisites: 13 years old

$145 members | $164 non-members

This course offers a refresher and official re-certification of Intermediate First Aid (including CPR-C and AED) for those with a current IFA certificate.

Prerequisite: Current Intermediate First Aid

$86 members | $99 non-members

Lifesaving first aid instructors teach and evaluate first aid knowledge and skills. Lifesaving first aid instructors deliver CPR and AED, Lifesaving Emergency First Aid and Lifesaving Standard First Aid. In addition a Lifesaving Intermediate First Aid Instructor may deliver: Aquatic Emergency Care, CPR-HCP and Oxygen Administration; if they hold the candidate level. NOTE: Includes Lifesaving CPR Instructor certification.

Prerequisites: 18 years of age & current AB workplace approved Intermediate First Aid (32 Hour) or Lifesaving Instructor & current AB workplace approved Intermediate First Aid (16 Hour)

$200 members | $225 non-members

The National Lifeguard Instructor clinic prepares candidates to teach and evaluate National Lifeguard courses. Candidates learn specific strategies designed to train lifeguards in advanced rescue techniques, public relations issues and first aid, as well as how to present material that will prepare lifeguards for any major aspect of supervising the public in an aquatic setting. Candidates are required to complete an apprenticeship after the clinic. Interested candidates must fill out an application and submit to the Branch for approval at least four (4) weeks in advance.

Prerequisite: Approved application from the LSS. Must hold current NL and LSI award.

$200 members | $225 non-members