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National Lifeguard NLS Course - CANCELLED

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Lifesaving & Instructor Courses : National Lifeguard NLS Course - CANCELLED

NLS CANCELLED FOR SPRING 2026

NLS - The Lifesaving Society’s National Lifeguard Pool course is Canada’s professional lifeguard certification, tailored for those aiming to provide effective safety supervision in swimming pool environments. Designed for individuals aged 15 and older, this course focuses on developing essential lifeguarding skills, including judgment, knowledge, and fitness. Training emphasizes prevention, effective rescue response, and first aid treatment, fostering teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.

Prerequisites: Minimum 15 years of age and hold Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Certification

Autism Swim Training

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Lifesaving & Instructor Courses : Autism Swim Training

C.G. Autism Swim Training and Consulting Ltd.

Cindi Green

Autism Swim Consultant

(506) 210-0346 autismswim50@gmail.com

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Outcomes of Workshop

Best Practices in Supporting Individuals with Autism in the Pool Environment.

Gain an understanding of the aspects of autism spectrum disorder and how its strengths are connected to water.
Understand the additional safety risks that a diagnosis of autism brings to the pool environment, including the role of wandering.
Practical knowledge of how to build rapport with swimmers during your sessions.
Understand and implement a variety of new teaching strategies and recognize which one

to use for each specific child.
Adapt previously learned teaching methods to incorporate each child’s ability level and

learning style.
Understand the importance of communicating effectively with parents/family members

and understand that communication is ‘not just talking’.
Understand the different sensory challenges swimmers may present and acknowledge

and support swimmers’ sensory needs in the pool environment.
Implement water therapy games that impact gross motor skills, joint and muscle

pressure, water therapy, and social skills.
Understand the importance of making our communities inclusive and accessible.
Gain awareness of the functions of challenging behaviour and strategies to identify and respond to these functions.
Understand and implement inclusive language and understand accommodations vs modifications.
Understand swimming and aquatic programs' motor, cognitive, social and emotional benefits.

Classroom time only – no pool required.

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Bronze Cross & Medallion Hybrid Course CANCELLED

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Lifesaving & Instructor Courses : Bronze Cross & Medallion Hybrid Course CANCELLED

Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross Hybrid Course with EFA: participants will have the opportunity to be certified in both the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross through this hybrid course.

Bronze Medallion Course Description:

Bronze Medallion is a program that teaches the fundamentals of water rescue, focusing on judgement, knowledge, skill and fitness. It's a practical and physically demanding course that prepares individuals to respond to various water rescue situations. The course content includes water safety, rescue techniques, and the ability to make informed decisions in and around water.

Bronze Cross Description:

Bronze Cross builds upon the skills learned in the Bronze Medallion, focusing on advanced lifesaving techniques and preparing candidates for assistant lifeguard roles or further training like National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. It emphasizes teamwork, communication, and active surveillance in aquatic environments.

EFA Training: EFA training focuses on recognizing and managing emergencies, including shock, external bleeding, heart attack/angina, stroke/TIA, and more.

**Age Requirements: 13 years or older OR turning 13 before the end of the course dates.

Terms & Conditions

Swim For Life Lessons Refund and Withdraw Policy