FAQ's

 - What  steps are required to become a lifeguard?

        In order to become a life guard one must first  have their  Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and  Lifesaving Workplace Standard First Aid. You can then  take the National Lifeguard Service course In order to become certified.


- How old do I need to be to qualify as a lifeguard?

        In order to qualify as a lifeguard you must be 16 years of age.

- How often do Bronze Medallion, Bronze cross and NLS have to be recertified?

All Lifesaving Certificates have to be recertified every two years from the date appearing on the certificate. If you continue your lifeguard training you do not have to recertify your Bronze Medallion or your Bronze Cross. These two certificates are prerequisite to the next one, but they do not have to be current to do so. - How do I get a new card when I move to another province or territory?       Lifesaving Society Branches keep records for courses delivered in their province/territory. Contact the Branch where you took your course and request that your records be transfered to your new province of residence. The new Branch can then issue you a new card - I lost my certification card. What should I do?       Lifesaving Society Branches keep records for courses delivered in their province/territory. Contact the Branch where you took your course for a replacement card.