AQUATIC WHMIS 2015 * NOW AVAILABLE AS ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE TRAINING! Maintaining pool water quality requires handling a wide range of chemical products that often present underestimated risks. This course is an essential tool for anyone who handles—or may be required to handle—hazardous materials as part of their job. Through this training, you will be able to: understand the regulations displayed on hazardous product labels (product categories, symbols, WHMIS labels, supplier labels, and workplace labels); know …
pool operator Maintaining clean, safe, and stable water in an aquatic facility can be challenging, as sources of contamination are numerous. To help aquatic facility managers and operators maintain impeccable water quality at all times, the Lifesaving Society offers access to the most comprehensive team of trainers in Québec. This course, delivered by our experts, will enable you to: identify the main water and air contaminants, as well as the appropriate treatment methods; reduce costs associated with …
SEE Auditor The SEE Auditor Workshop is designed for lifeguards, instructors, and aquatic managers who wish to develop their ability to assess the effectiveness of aquatic supervision using the SEE tools (Supervision, Evaluation, Effectiveness). This training provides an in-depth understanding of observation criteria, best practices in aquatic auditing, and strategies for continuous improvement of supervision. Focused on discussion, group exchanges, and practical scenarios, this workshop equips …
Aquatic Safety Inspector As you know better than anyone, managing an aquatic facility requires ensuring that the premises are safe at all times. A weekly inspection of the aquatic facility is therefore essential to demonstrate due diligence in protecting the safety of bathers and workers, and to prevent incidents and their unfortunate consequences. As an aquatic manager, the most effective way to achieve this is by training the staff responsible for inspecting the facility’s equipment. On a regular basis, they will be …
Are First Aid Trainings Really Necessary? Have you ever wondered how you would react if someone in your vicinity suffered a severe fall, showed signs of chest pain , or had acute respiratory distress? Would you be ready to do intervene? If you are asking yourself if knowing first aid is necessary, the answer is YES. A first aid training can make a significant difference during an emergency. For example, k nowing how to react in case of a cardiac arrest can improve the victim’s survival and recovery chances by at least 30% 1 . …
Lifeguard on duty As a lifeguard, you know how crucial it is to keep your knowledge and skills up-to-date. There are many ways to do this: The first one is extremely important – and even mandatory: it is, of course, the recertification process, during which your lifeguarding skills and knowledge are put to the test. Regular training is also essential. It must focus on lifeguarding techniques, emergency procedures, first aid and, of course, fitness and the required physical skills. Did you know that joining a …
Recertifications LIFESAVING CERTIFICATE Lifesaving certificates requiring requalification every TWO (2) YEARS are as follows: National Lifeguard - Pool National Lifeguard - Beach Other certificates requiring requalification every TWO (2) YEARS : Bronz Medallion (in french only) Bronz Cross (in french only) DID YOU KNOW ? An expired National Lifeguard certification can be renewed at any time (3, 5, or even 20 years after its expiration date) to be valid again as a work permit. Recertification process …
Lifeguarding 4 exciting and stimulating courses to become a lifeguard: Bronze Medallion (from age 13, or even sooner) Bronze Cross Standard First Aid/AED National Lifeguard – Pool This is the typical process to become lifeguard. It is simple and recognized throughout Canada, sometimes even on the international level. If you want an even quicker way to become a lifeguard, you can speed up the process by taking the Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross combined course. You can also challenge the Bronze …
Instructor Trainer Instructor Trainers are true leaders within the lifesaving community; their passion and expertise are vital to ensure continuity in lifesaving and first aid. If you wish to contribute to knowledge-sharing and ensure high quality amongst the Lifesaving Society’s instructors, this training is for you! The Trainer course is a centralized course offered by the Lifesaving Society. To view and register for the next course, visit lifesaving.qc.ca in the "I WANT TO TAKE A COURSE" section or SEE THE …
National Lifeguard Instructor La formation Moniteur Sauveteur national (MSN) prépare les moniteur.rices à enseigner et à évaluer les formations du programme Sauveteur national. Elle permet d’approfondir les principes sur lesquels repose le programme et de développer les approches pédagogiques adaptées à la formation de futur.es surveillant.es-sauveteur.euses. Le parcours comprend une formation de base, suivie d’un stage d’enseignement dans l’option choisie. Les moniteur.rices peuvent ensuite obtenir différentes …
Lifesaving Instructor Share your experience and communicate your passion for lifesaving by becoming a Lifesaving Instructor. You will train future lifeguards by teaching them first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the various techniques and skills required in lifesaving. A Lifesaving Instructor can teach the following awards: Swim Patrol (Rookie, Ranger, Star), Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, along with several other courses. DURATION 32 hours for candidates with current Bronze cross award OR 16 …