National Lifeguard Service (NLS) & Automatic External Defibrillation (AED)

A Lifesaving Society Program

NLS

This training builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge and values taught in the lifesaving awards.  NLS is the recognized standard measurement of lifeguard performance in Canada.  This education program is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard.

AED

This course builds on the skills learned in CPR and first aid courses.  It provides knowledge of how the heart works and what goes wrong when defibrillation is required.  Candidates will learn when and how to operate a public access defibrillator.

As a whistle and basic first aid kit are required for use and evaluated in NLS they have both been included in the course cost and will be issued to each candidate on the first class along with their required texts, The Alert Manual & The Canadian First Aid Manual.  Candidates will also receive a Lifeguard waist pack to carry their CPR mask and gloves.

Prerequisites:               16 years of age AND Bronze Cross AND a Standard First Aid-CPR C

Please note: That the Standard First Aid-CPR C award MUST be issued by one of the following agencies-Lifesaving Society, Canadian Red Cross, St. John’s Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol

Required Materials:      The Canadian Lifesaving Manual, CPR mask, gloves

(If a candidate does not have any of the above items, they can be purchased from Zodiac at time of registration)

Course Duration:          44 hours

Course Cost:                 $455 incl. HST

National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Recertification

A Lifesaving Society Program

You are required to show proof of original certification at ALL recertification courses.

This program is designed to test the candidate’s lifeguarding skills in order to maintain current certification at the National Lifeguard Service level.  It is strongly recommended that candidates review the ALERT manual and practice their skills prior to the recertification course.

Required Materials:      Whistle

Course Duration:          7 hours

Course Cost:                 $85 incl. HST