NATIONAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE (NLS) &
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (AED)

A Lifesaving Society Program

NLS Course Description:

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 Course Description:

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.

 

Prerequisite(s):	Bronze Cross and a current 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)
Class Duration:	44 hours
Course Cost:	$ 453

Location	Course Dates	Times
HAV 2010	November 5 – 7 & 19 - 21	Friday 6-10 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am-7 pm
HAV 2011	January 28 – 30 & February 11 - 13	Friday 6-10 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am-7 pm
TFS 2011	March 14 - 18	Monday – Friday  9 am – 6 pm
HAV 2011	May 13 – 15 & 27 - 29	Friday 6-10 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am-7 pm
TFS 2011	August 22 - 26	Monday – Friday 9 am- 6 pm