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The National Lifeguard Service® (NLS) award builds on the skills, knowledge and values that the Lifesaving Society teaches in its Candian Swim Patrol, Jr. Lifeguard Clubs and Bronze Medal awards to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards.
NLS pool option trains lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in a pool environment.
*Swim 400 metres in 10 minutes or less.
*Swim head-up 50 metres in 60 seconds or less.
*Starting in the water, approach 25 metres to recover a submerged manikin or victim (1.5 to 3 metres below the surface); carry the manikin or victim 25 m in 90 seconds or less.
*Starting in the water, demonstrate a 15 metre swim approach and surface dive to recover a 9 Kg (20 lbs) object located at a depth of 2 to 3 metres; surface and carry the object 5 metres to pool side in 40 seconds or less.
*Starting in the water, demonstrate a 15 metre head up approach to contact a distressed victim in deep water; carry the victim 5 metres supporting head and shoulders above the water.
*Starting in the water, surface dive to a maximum of 1.5 metres and swim 15 metres underwater. Candidates are not to swim further than 15m under water to prevent shallow water black out.
NLS pool option trains lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in a pool environment.
*Swim 400 metres in 10 minutes or less.
*Swim head-up 50 metres in 60 seconds or less.
*Starting in the water, approach 25 metres to recover a submerged manikin or victim (1.5 to 3 metres below the surface); carry the manikin or victim 25 m in 90 seconds or less.
*Starting in the water, demonstrate a 15 metre swim approach and surface dive to recover a 9 Kg (20 lbs) object located at a depth of 2 to 3 metres; surface and carry the object 5 metres to pool side in 40 seconds or less.
*Starting in the water, demonstrate a 15 metre head up approach to contact a distressed victim in deep water; carry the victim 5 metres supporting head and shoulders above the water.
*Starting in the water, surface dive to a maximum of 1.5 metres and swim 15 metres underwater. Candidates are not to swim further than 15m under water to prevent shallow water black out.
Be Prepared for the NEW Physical Standards - Launch date November 1st, 2012
The NLS Waterpark certification builds on the fundamental knowledge, skills and values taught in the NLS Pool & Core option to train lifeguards in safety supervision and rescue in a waterpark environment.
*Starting in deep water, roll over an unconscious victim with a suspected spinal injury in deep water. Carry the victim 15 metres while maintaining immobilization and supporting the victim’s mouth and nose above the water.
*Starting in the water, demonstrate a 15 metre head up approach to contact a distressed victim in deep water; carry the victim 10 metres supporting head and shoulders above water.
*Starting in deep water, roll over an unconscious victim with a suspected spinal injury in deep water. Carry the victim 15 metres while maintaining immobilization and supporting the victim’s mouth and nose above the water.
*Starting in the water, demonstrate a 15 metre head up approach to contact a distressed victim in deep water; carry the victim 10 metres supporting head and shoulders above water.
Be Prepared for the NEW Physical Standards - Launch date November 1st, 2012
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Unconscious Non-Breathing
Shallow Water
Shallow Water
Unconscious with Vomit
Shallow Water
Shallow Water
Unconscious Non-Breathing
Deep Water
Deep Water
Alternate Unconscious Removal
Shallow Water
Shallow Water
Spinal Vomit Roll
Lower Spinal Injury
Pool Chemistry
Powerpoint
Powerpoint
First Aid Review
Powerpoint
Powerpoint
Liability
Powerpoint
Powerpoint
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