BRONZE MEDALLION & EMERGENCY FIRST AID-CPR B
A Lifesaving Society Program
Bronze Medallion Course Description:
This course offers an understanding of lifesaving principles contained in the 4 components of water-rescue education: judgment, fitness, knowledge and skill. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defense methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a timed swim.
Emergency First Aid/CPR B Course Description:
This course gives students general knowledge of first aid principles to increase confidence in order to effectively manage an emergency, without panic or confusion. The focus is on providing first aid for common injuries and core skills to reduce shock. In addition, the students learn to recognize and respond to cardiovascular emergencies that occur in adults, children and infants.
As personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for use and evaluated in both programs a CPR mask and gloves has been included in the course cost and will be issued to each candidate on the first class along with their required text, The Canadian Lifesaving Manual.
Prerequisite(s): |
Minimum age of 13 years or 12 years of age AND Bronze Star |
Class Duration: |
22 hours |
Cost (incl. GST): |
$367 |
Location |
Course Dates |
Times |
HAV |
September 10, 11 & 12 |
Friday 6-10 pm |
TFS |
September 26 – December 12 |
Sundays |
TFS |
September 21 – December 14 |
Tuesdays |
TFS |
January 9 – March 6 |
Sundays |
HAV |
January 28, 29 & 30 |
Friday 6-10 pm |
TFS |
March 27 – June 12 |
Sundays |
TFS |
March 29 – June 14 |
Tuesdays |
HAV |
April 15, 16 & 17 |
Friday 6-10 pm |
HAV |
May 27, 28 & 29 |
Friday 6-10 pm |