Aquatics Certification

Get job ready. Team building, communication, programming and leadership skills. Complete Standard First Aid/CPR 'C'/AED, High Five and ALP certificates. Includes an outing and placement in City of Ottawa program. 40+ eligible hours for secondary school community involvement.

• Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri, 9 am-4 pm, Aug 8-Aug 26, $491.25 1624464

  15 yrs-17 yrs, 15 classes,   Register

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid_x005F Combined course that certifies participants in both Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid. Includes the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork, use of special equipment and comprehensive first aid and CPR training.

• Wed, 4 pm-8:30 pm, Jul 6-Aug 24, $155.25 1620341

  12 yrs-14 yrs, 8 classes,   Register

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid Combined course that certifies participants in both Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid. Includes the principles of emergency procedures, teamwork, use of special equipment and comprehensive first aid and CPR training.

• Wed, 4 pm-8:30 pm, Jul 6-Aug 24, $175.50 1620345

  15 yrs+, 8 classes,   Register

Prerequisite: Bronze Star OR 13 years old by the date of the exam._x005F Teaches lifesavers how to respond to complex water rescue situations. Develops physical fitness, decision-making and judgement skills in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Candidates will develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim.

• Mon, 4 pm-8 pm, Jul 4-Aug 15, $140.75 1620294

  12 yrs-14 yrs, 6 classes,   Register

Prerequisite: Bronze Star OR 13 years old by the date of the exam. Teaches lifesavers how to respond to complex water rescue situations. Develops physical fitness, decision-making and judgement skills in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk. Candidates will develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim.

• Mon, 4 pm-8 pm, Jul 4-Aug 15, $159.25 1620300

  15 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register

Progressively evaluated so 100% attendance is required.

• Fri, 3:15 pm-8:30 pm, Aug 5-Aug 26, $136.00 1620700

  15 yrs+, 4 classes,   cancelled

Prerequisite: National Lifeguard certification Designed to test the lifeguarding skills and knowledge in order to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard level.

• Fri, 5 pm-10 pm, Jul 22, $80.50 1620645

  16 yrs+, 1 class,   Register

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the last day of the course, the ability to perform to the equivalent of Red Cross Swim kids 10 strokes and skills and Bronze Cross-not required to be current. Prepares candidates to instruct Red Cross Swim programs. Includes stroke/skill evaluation and development, introduction to online module and teaching experience requirements. 8 hours- minimum of teaching experience is to be completed outside of course time. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend the information session on the first day. Course manuals and Red Cross online access are included in the course fee. 100% attendance is required.

• Thu, 5 pm-7 pm, Jul 7-Jul 28, $240.50 1620667

  15 yrs+, 4 classes,   Register

Prerequisites: 15 years of age by the last day of the course, proof of completion for Water Safety Instructor Part 1 - including; stroke and skill evaluation form signed off, online workbook completed and 8 hours teaching experience signed off with completed teaching experience journal. Further prepares candidates to instruct the Red Cross Swim programs. Focus will be on strategies to introduce and develop swimming and water safety skills and ensure candidates fully comprehend the content, standards and expectations of each level. Includes classroom and pool sessions as well as the adapted aquatic module to meet the hiring requirements for City of Ottawa Aquatic Staff. 100% attendance is required.

• Wed,Fri, 4 pm-8:30 pm, Aug 10-Aug 26, $215.00 1620698

  15 yrs+, 6 classes,   Register