Basic swimming ability is a fundamental requirement in any meaningful attempt to eliminate drowning in Canada.
The Lifesaving Society offers training programs from learn-to-swim through advanced lifesaving, lifeguarding and leadership. Contact your local municipal pool, Y, summer camp, school, college or university.
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A National Lifeguard has taken a minimum of 100 hours of training. The National Lifeguard course itself is about 40-hours long and there are prerequisites (Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and Standard First Aid).
