Sawmill Creek Pool and C.C., Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Part 1 course in the spring
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.
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Sun, 3 pm-6:30 pm,
Mar 27-Jun 5,
$155.25
1613099
12 yrs-14 yrs,
9 classes,
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Sun, 3 pm-6:30 pm,
Mar 27-Jun 5,
$175.50
1613103
15 yrs+,
9 classes,
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Sun,Sat, 8:30 am-1:30 pm,
Jun 11-Jun 26,
$155.25
1613102
12 yrs-14 yrs,
6 classes,
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Sun,Sat, 8:30 am-1:30 pm,
Jun 11-Jun 26,
$175.50
1613104
15 yrs+,
6 classes,
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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.
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Sun, 4 pm-6:30 pm,
Mar 27-Jun 5,
$140.75
1613106
13 yrs-14 yrs,
9 classes,
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Sun, 4 pm-6:30 pm,
Mar 27-Jun 5,
$159.25
1613108
15 yrs+,
9 classes,
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Note: this course was offered during the spring and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
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Bronze Star during the summer 2022
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Bronze Star during last fall 2022
Must be comfortable swimming a minimum of 300 meters continuously.
This level prepares candidates for timed swims, lifesaving rescues and rescue skills. Further first aid skills are taught. Excellent for those who want to take their Bronze Medallion and are not the required 13 years of age.
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Sat, 9:45 am-11 am,
Mar 26-Jun 4,
$82.25
1613109
10 yrs-14 yrs,
9 classes,
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Prerequisite: National Lifeguard or Lifesaving Society Instructor (Swim or Lifesaving) certification; and 100 hours experience as a lifeguard and/or instructor.
AST provides candidates with the knowledge that prepares them for the responsibilities associated with being aquatic supervisors, head guards and head instructors. Participants will learn provincial regulations, legal responsibilities, facility management, supervisory and communication skills and risk management.
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Tue, 4:15 pm-9:15 pm,
Apr 5-Apr 12,
$110.75
1613097
16 yrs+,
2 classes,
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Note: this course was offered during the spring and is no longer available for registration. Please try the following searches:
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LS examiners during the summer 2022
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LS examiners during last fall 2022
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Tue, 6 pm-9 pm,
May 3-May 10,
$37.25
1613111
16 yrs+,
2 classes,
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Progressively evaluated so 100% attendance is required. Required for employment with City of Ottawa Aquatics.
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Wed, 4 pm-9 pm,
Mar 23-Apr 13,
$136.00
1613112
16 yrs+,
4 classes,
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Prerequisites: National Lifeguard certification (any option), Lifesaving Instructor certification, and Advanced Instructor certification
After successful completion of the NLS Instructor course, participants are certified to teach all options of the National Lifeguard certification.
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Sun,Fri,Sat, 4:30 pm-9 pm,
Jun 10-Jun 12,
$151.25
1613118
16 yrs+,
3 classes,
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Prerequisite: National Lifeguard certification
Designed to test the lifeguarding skills and knowledge in order to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard level.
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Mon, 4:15 pm-9:15 pm,
Jun 6,
$80.50
1613114
16 yrs+,
1 class,
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Mon, 4:15 pm-9:15 pm,
Jun 20,
$80.50
1613115
16 yrs+,
1 class,
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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.
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Wed, 6 pm-8 pm,
Apr 20-May 11,
$240.50
1613125
15 yrs+,
4 classes,
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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.
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Wed, 4 pm-9 pm,
May 18-Jun 22,
$215.00
1613128
15 yrs+,
6 classes,
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Sun,Sat, 8:30 am-1:30 pm,
Jun 11-Jun 26,
$215.00
1613131
15 yrs+,
6 classes,
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Required clinic to maintain RC WSI certification. Opportunity to share ideas, review skills and address areas of challenge.Candidate will be evaluated on their strokes at the Red Cross Swim kids 10 level. Red Cross Professional Development Modules must be completed online prior to attending the recertification.
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Mon, 4:15 pm-9:15 pm,
Jun 13,
$80.50
1613136
16 yrs+,
1 class,
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