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Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex - Orléans, courses for Aquatics Certification 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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Fri, 6 pm-9:30 pm,
Apr 3-Jun 12,
$152.00
1530425
12 yrs-14 yrs,
10 classes,
cancelled
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Sun, 5:30 pm-9 pm,
Apr 5-Jun 14,
$152.00
1530427
12 yrs-14 yrs,
10 classes,
cancelled
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Fri, 6 pm-9:30 pm,
Apr 3-Jun 12,
$172.00
1530429
15 yrs+,
10 classes,
cancelled
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Sun, 5:30 pm-9 pm,
Apr 5-Jun 14,
$172.00
1530431
15 yrs+,
10 classes,
cancelled
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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Fri, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm,
Apr 3-Jun 12,
$137.75
1530415
13 yrs-14 yrs,
10 classes,
cancelled
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Sun, 6 pm-9 pm,
Apr 5-Jun 14,
$137.75
1530418
13 yrs-14 yrs,
10 classes,
cancelled
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Fri, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm,
Apr 3-Jun 12,
$155.75
1530420
15 yrs+,
10 classes,
cancelled
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Sun, 6 pm-9 pm,
Apr 5-Jun 14,
$155.75
1530422
15 yrs+,
10 classes,
cancelled
Must be comfortable swimming a minimum of 300 meters continuously.
Combined course that certifies participants in both Bronze Star and Basic First Aid.
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Fri, 7 pm-8:30 pm,
Apr 3-Jun 12,
$109.00
1528674
10 yrs-14 yrs,
10 classes,
cancelled
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Sun, 6:30 pm-8 pm,
Apr 5-Jun 14,
$109.00
1528687
10 yrs-14 yrs,
10 classes,
cancelled
Progressively evaluated so 100% attendance is required. Required for employment with City of Ottawa Aquatics.
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Fri,Sat,Sun, 5 pm-4:30 pm,
Jun 26-Jun 28,
$127.25
1530454
16 yrs+,
3 classes,
cancelled
Prerequisites: 16 years of age by last day of course, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid (Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St. John Ambulance, Canadian Ski Patrol, Premergency Inc. recognized).
National award emphasizing teamwork, leadership, communication, accident prevention, and management of aquatic emergencies. Airway Management certification included. Required additional 2-hour assignment. Manual fee extra.
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Sun, 5 pm-9:45 pm,
Apr 5-Jun 14,
$198.25
1530445
16 yrs+,
10 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.
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Sat, noon-5 pm,
Apr 18,
$78.75
1530486
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.
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Sat, noon-4 pm,
May 23-Jun 13,
$281.75
1530459
15 yrs+,
4 classes,
Register
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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Sun, 11:30 am-4:30 pm,
May 31,
$78.75
1530473
16 yrs+,
1 class,
cancelled
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