When the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph region is moved to the Orange level of the provincial framework, we will be confirming our next offerings for Bronze Medallion with EFA, Bronze Cross, and National Lifeguard courses. While we are in the Red zone, these courses will not be offered.
Course information will be emailed out to those who request it as soon as course dates are confirmed and registration is open. Please contact the Aquatic Supervisor or Member Services to request this information be sent to you once it is available.
The Guelph Y offers a wide range of advanced aquatic leadership courses to advance youth in our community. Our comprehensive and hands-on courses give individuals the proper tools and training required to advance their abilities to effectively prevent and respond to water emergencies as they actively work towards their goal of becoming a lifeguard.
How to become a lifeguard
At the Guelph Y, we want all youth striving to become a lifeguard to experience a seamless process while they move from course to course. Through this process, youth are able to volunteer with us and directly with our staff to help others in our community swim safely. The chart below illustrates the steps in which youth must take in order to receive the credentials that are required.
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Please see our course offerings below:
Bronze Medallion with Emergency First Aid |
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Course information coming soon! Dates and Course Schedules will be available following our regions move to the Orange Zone. Contact us to request course information be emailed to you!Description: This program teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles and the four components of water-rescue education; judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn towsand carries, defense methods and releases in preparation for rescues of increased risk involvingconscious and unconscious victims. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 500mtimed swim. Bronze Medallion includes emergency first aid with CPR-B. Pre-Requisites: Bronze Star (need not be current) or 13 years of age.
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Bronze Cross |
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Course information coming soon! Dates and Course Schedules will be available following our regions move to the Orange Zone. Contact us to request course information be emailed to you!Description: Bronze Cross is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advancedtraining including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisitefor all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Includes atimed 600m swim. Pre-Requisites: Bronze Medallion (need not be current) and Emergency First Aid with CPR-B (need not be current) Required Reference Materials: Canadian Lifesaving Manual (available for purchase if needed)
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National Lifeguard & Recertification |
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Course information coming soon! Dates and Course Schedules will be available following our regions move to the Orange Zone. Contact us to request course information be emailed to you!Description: National Lifeguard training builds on fundamental skills, knowledge and values taught in previous lifesaving awards to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards. Recognized as the standard measurement of lifeguard performance in Canada, National Life guard education is designed to develop a sound understanding of life guarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. The National Lifeguard's primary role is the prevention of emergency situations and where this fails, the timely and effective resolution of emergencies. The National Lifeguard program is designed to prepare lifeguards to fulfill this role as professional facilitators of safe, enjoyable aquatics. The National Lifeguard course cannot in theory or practice prepare candidates for every situation which might be encountered by NLS guards working in Canadian aquatic environments and facilities. National Lifeguard training is designed to develop the basic life guarding skills, principles and decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard to evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies. Pre-Requisites: Bronze Cross (need not be current), Standard First Aid with CPR-C (need not be current), 15 years of age. Required Reference Materials: Alert! Lifeguarding In Action Manual (included in course fee)
RecertificationThis course is for individuals who have already achieved the National Lifeguard certification (need not be current and are looking to recertify their award.
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Standard First Aid with CPR-C |
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Description: Learn to deal with injuries and medical emergencies at home, work, or play. Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid and CPR. Standard First Aidincorporates all of Emergency First Aid and is designed for those who require a more in-depthunderstanding of first aid. This program includes legal implications of first aid treatment, spinalinjuries, heat and cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns, andmedical emergencies. CPR-C covers all aspects of CPR skills and theory for adults, children, andinfants. CPR-C certification is included in Standard First Aid.The Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid Certification is recognized by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Pre-Requisite: None Required Reference Materials: Canadian First Aid Manual (available for purchase if needed)
Standard First Aid with CPR-C Recertification
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If you have any questions about our offerings and availability please contact Member Services directly with the information provided below. For questions regarding courses relating to becoming a lifeguard and requirements, please contact Michelle Goodman, Supervisor of Aquatics, with the information provided below.
Contact Us
Supervisor, Aquatics
130 Woodland Glen Drive
Guelph, Ontario, N1G 4M3
F.: 519-824-4729