Lifesaving & Swim Certifications

Become a lifeguard or swim instructor by taking Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard, Lifesaving/Swim for Life Instructor and Intermediate First Aid courses.

Prerequisites
Proof of prerequisites will be requested on the first day of the course.

Bronze Star – Must be 12 years of age.
Bronze Medallion – Must have Bronze Star or be 13 years of age before the last day of the course.
Bronze Cross – Must hold a Bronze Medallion award (not required to be current) and an Alberta workplace-approved Basic First Aid certificate or higher (not required to be current).
Bronze Cross Recertification – Must have previously held a Bronze Cross award.
Lifesaving/Swim for Life Instructor – Must be 15 years of age before the last day of the course and hold a Bronze Cross award or higher (not required to be current).
Lifesaving Swim/Lifesaving Instructor Recertification – Must hold a Swim and Lifesaving Instructor award (not required to be current) and have completed all mandatory updates.
National Lifeguard – Must be 15 years of age before the last day of the course, hold a Bronze Cross award (not required to be current), and possess an Alberta workplace-approved Intermediate First Aid certificate or higher.
National Lifeguard Recertification – Must hold a National Lifeguard award.
Intermediate First Aid – Lifesaving SFA/AED/CPR – No prerequisite certification required; participants must be at least 12 years of age.
Intermediate First Aid – Lifesaving SFA/AED/CPR Recertification – Must hold a current Alberta workplace-approved Intermediate First Aid certificate.

Junior Lifesaving Club: kids & teens

Kids and teens will increase their swimming ability and be introduced to lifesaving skills, through in-water and pool deck activities.

Age: 8 - 17 years

Bronze Star® - kids & teens

Kids and teens will learn the skills necessary for Bronze Medallion. They will grow their confidence in the water and learn CPR-A. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 12 - 17 years

Bronze Medallion® - teens & adults

You will begin to understand lifesaving principles and learn the four components of water rescue. You will also learn CPR-C and AED. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 13+

Bronze Cross® - teens & adults

Learn advanced lifesaving skills that will prepare you for lifeguarding. Bronze Cross is required for National Lifeguard and instructor certifications. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 13+

Bronze Cross® recertification - teens & adults

This course is designed for people who have an expired Bronze Cross Award. You will learn updated techniques and first aid skills. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for recertification.

Age: 13+

Swim & Lifesaving Instructor - teens & adults

Learn the skills necessary to teach Swim for Life® swimming lessons, Canadian Swim Patrol and Bronze level courses. You will also be certified in CPR. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 15+

Swim & Lifesaving Instructor recertification - teens & adults

Renew your certification, learn updates for Swim for Life® swimming lessons, Canadian Swim Patrol and Bronze level courses. Full attendance is required and a practical observation must be passed for certification.

Age: 15+

National Lifeguard - teens & adults

Expand on the skills and judgement you learned in Bronze Cross to become a certified lifeguard. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 15+

National Lifeguard recertification - teens & adults

Renew your National Lifeguard certification. You will learn new lifesaving techniques and practice previously learned skills. Full attendance is required and a practical test must be passed for certification.

Age: 16+

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