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DECEMBER 2020 - EVENT AND TRAINING CALENDAR
ANNUAL AWARDS: CALL FOR NOMINATION SUBMISSIONS The Lifesaving Society will soon select nominations for our Annual Awards. Due to our Annual General Meeting being cancelled, no awards were presented for the year 2019. We will use the opportunity of our 2021 Annual General Meeting to honor people who have made an outstanding contribution to the lifesaving field in the years 2019 and 2020 combined. You can submit as many nominations as you want; all you have to do is complete the form for each …
DECEMBER 2020 -PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATION
HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR AFFILIATION WITH THE LIFESAVING SOCIETY? As every year, you will be able to renew your affiliation for the coming year starting December 1, 2020, through the Dashboard of the Lifesaving Society’s Website. Please note that your renewal will be billed starting January 5, 2021.   ARE YOUR LINKS TO OUR WEBSITE UP TO DATE? Over the past few weeks, the Lifesaving Society has been working on its website sauvetage.qc.ca and several pages have been moved to new menus. These …
DECEMBER 2020 - HEALTH AND SECURITY
FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR: A CERTIFICATE NOW RECOGNIZED BY THE CNESST The CNESST will bring amendment regarding the prerequisites to become a Trainer for the First Aid in the Workplace training program Previously, one of the prerequisites was to hold a valid Basic Life Support Card (BLS/AED) from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Now, First Aid Instructor training from the other 3 national organizations will also be accepted as equivalent for this prerequisite (St. John Ambulance, the Canadian Red …
DECEMBER 2020 - LIFEGUARDING AND SURVEILLANCE
IT IS POSSIBLE TO TEACH A LIFESAVING COURSE, EVEN IN RED ZONE AREAS! Regarding training courses in red zone areas, considering the Ministerial Order of June 6 advocating for the maintenance of training activities leading to the National Lifeguard – Pool Certification, the Lifesaving Society confirms to its affiliated members that: . Pools changing rooms can remain open with control of all entries and exits and limitation of the number of people present at the same time.  Training courses …
DECEMBER 2020 - EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP
HOW TO MANAGE COVID-19-RELATED ABSENCES? It is important to allow flexibility when candidates are absent due to the presence of symptoms associated with COVID-19. A Guide  (french only) is made available to help you manage absences without penalizing the candidate. The objective is to be able to assess all the course items and to promote the success of the candidates. This tool offers, among other things, tips to compensate for absences through preparatory readings and the addition of extra …
NOVEMBER 2020 - INFO COVID-19
A reminder of restrictive measures in red zone areas From Thursday, October 8 to November 23, aquatic facilities in red zone areas must suspend their courses and training, which are considered organized activities.  Regarding training courses in red zone areas, considering the Ministerial Order of June 6 advocating for the maintenance of training activities leading to the National Lifeguard – Pool Certification and despite the announcement by the Minister, Mrs. Isabelle Charest, to suspend …