National Lifeguarding Certification
This up coming 2023 swim season, The Manitou and Community Swimming Pool will be offering NLS: the National Lifeguarding Certification!
***In order to enroll in this course, the participant must be at least 15 years of age, must obtain a Bronze Cross certification and Standard First Aid (need not be current). If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, feel free to contact us!
| Course | Prices | Dates |
| NLS | $260.00 |
June 15th (On-line) : 6:00 - 10:00 pm
June 17th (In person) : 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
June18th (In person) : 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
June 22nd (On-line) : 6:00 - 10:00 pm
June 24th (In person) : 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
June 25th(In person) : 10:00 am - 6:30 pm |
Please note : some classes may be expected to be done using online applications (i.e Zoom)
| National Lifeguard Certification : At a Glance |
| Test item | Description |
| Lifeguarding Theory & Practice | Demonstrate knowledge of the principles & techniques of lifeguarding included in the National Lifeguard test items, and answer questions drawn from the Canadian Lifesaving Manual (CLM) and Alert : Lifeguarding in Action. |
| Pool Facility Analysis |
Demonstrate an understanding of :
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| Rescue Aid Proficiency | Demonstrate proficiency in the use of buoyant & non buoyant rescue aids appropriate for a variety of victim types in supervises pool environments. |
| Entries & Removals | Demonstrate three entries & three removals appropriate for a pool environment. |
| Rescue Drill | Demonstrate endurance and strength for a submerged manikin or victim recovery and rescue : starting in the water, swim to recover a submerged manikin / victim, located 20 m away; carry the manikin/victim 20 m. |
| Underwater Swim | Demonstrate anaerobic fitness and strength for an object recovery : starting in water, swim 15 m & surface dive to recover a 20 lbs object; surface & carry the object 15 m - all within 40 seconds. |
| Object Recovery | Demonstrate anaerobic fitness : Starting in the water, swim 50 m within 60 seconds. |
| Sprint Challenge | Demonstrate anaerobic fitness & endurance : Swim 400 m within 10 minutes. |
| Endurance Challenge | Demonstrate aerobic fitness and endurance: Swim 400 metres within 10 minutes (400 yd. within 9:10 minutes). |
| Lifeguard Communication | Demonstrate aerobic fitness and endurance: Swim 400 metres within 10 minutes (400 yd. within 9:10 minutes). |
| Positioning & Rotation | Demonstrate effective pool supervision using lifeguard positioning and rotation. |
| Scanning & Intervention | Demonstrate effective lifeguard scanning techniques and observation skills in the pool environment. |
| Prevention & Intervention | Demonstrate an ability to recognize situations in which early lifeguard intervention may prevent a rescue emergency |
| Specialized Techniques | Demonstrate an understanding of different rescue techniques appropriate for specific pool features and special situations. |
| Missing Person | Demonstrate an effective search of the aquatic facility for a missing person as both a member and a leader of a lifeguard team. |
| Management of Distressed or Drowning Victim | Demonstrate effective management of a distressed or drowning victim in deep water with and without an aid. |
| Management of Submerged, Non-breathing Victim | Demonstrate effective management of a submerged, non-breathing victim and perform 10 cycles of 2 ventilations:30 compressions on a CPR manikin |
| Management of Spinal-Injured Victims | With the assistance of one back-up lifeguard or assistant lifeguard and one bystander, demonstrate effective management of suspected spinal-injured victims (breathing and non-breathing) found in the water. |
| Management of an Injured Victim | Demonstrate effective management of an injured victim on land or in the water. |
| Single Lifeguard Situation | As a single lifeguard, respond to a situation in a supervised aquatic setting with one auxiliary staff member. |
| Lifeguard Team Situations | As a member of a lifeguard team, respond to situations in a supervised aquatic setting. |