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National Lifeguard

National Lifeguard Pool

Pre-requisites

  • 15 years old (by last day)
  • Bronze Cross *need not be current*
  • Standard First Aid (Must be from one of the recognized agencies in the MB Public Health Act)​ *need not be current*
    • St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate
    • Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate
    • Lifesaving Society Aquatic Emergency Care Certificate
    • Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid Certificate
    • Criti Care, Inc. Standard First Aid Certificate
    • Safety Services Manitoba Standard First Aid Certificate
    • Heart Beat Inc. Manitoba Standard First Aid Certificate

The National Lifeguard Pool certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. The National Lifeguard course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes that will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments. National Lifeguard certificates must be renewed every 2 years through the recertification process.

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National Lifeguard Waterpark

National Lifeguard Lifesaving Society logoPre-requisites: National Lifeguard Pool – need not be current

The National Lifeguard Waterpark certification is designed to develop the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes, which will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in waterpark environments. It builds on the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness developed in the NL Pool certification.

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National Lifeguard Waterfront

Pre-requisites:

  • 15 years old (by last day)
  • Bronze Cross *need not be current*
  • Standard First Aid (Must be from one of the recognized agencies in the MB Public Health Act)​ *need not be current*
    • St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid Certificate
    • Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate
    • Lifesaving Society Aquatic Emergency Care Certificate
    • Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid Certificate
    • Criti Care, Inc. Standard First Aid Certificate
    • Safety Services Manitoba Standard First Aid Certificate
    • Heart Beat Inc. Manitoba Standard First Aid Certificate

The National Lifeguard Waterfront certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by waterfront lifeguards. The NL Waterfront course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decision-making processes, which will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision in waterfront environments.

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National Lifeguard Surf

Rescue canPre-requisites: National Lifeguard Waterfront – need not be current

The National Lifeguard Surf certification is designed to develop the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices and the decision-making processes, which will assist the lifeguard to provide effective safety supervision of surf beach environments. It builds on the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness developed in the NL Waterfront certification.

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National Lifeguard Cross Over Option

If you have obtained National Lifeguard Pool or National Lifeguard Waterfront you may obtain the other stream by going through a cross over course.

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National Lifeguard - Recertification

National Lifeguard Lifesaving Society logoNational Lifeguard certification is current for 2 years and is recertified by completing a National Lifeguard recertification exam in the appropriate stream (Pool, Waterpark, Waterfront or Surf).  A National Lifeguard can only recertify an option where they have previously taken an original full course.

The National Lifeguard recertification exam is your opportunity to demonstrate your skills and recertify your award. You are responsible for reviewing the required content and skills and preparing yourself for the exam. Your exam is based on the National Lifeguard Award curriculum. Candidates should bring Alert, a whistle, barrier devices (gloves and pocket mask) and proof of prerequisite (previous National Lifeguard certification).

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