Part 1: Bronze Cross Certification and Standard First-Aid with CPR-C
Ministry of Education - Ontario Secondary School Credit and Lifesaving Society Certifications:
- 1 Secondary School Credit – Healthy Living and Aquatic Activities (PAQ2O)
- Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion
- Lifesaving Society's Bronze Cross
- Lifesaving Society's Standard First Aid with CPR-C
Prerequisite
Students must:
- be 13 years of age or older
- currently attend a Secondary School
- be able to swim 400 metres
For specific details about the Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid, Lifesaving Instructors, Swim Instructors and National Lifeguard Qualifications, visit the City of Vaughan or the Lifesaving Society website.
Location and Times
Start Date: October 4, 2022
End Date: January 24, 2023
Location: Dufferin Clark Community Centre, 1441 Clark Ave. W, Thornhill ON, L4J 7R4 905-832-8554
Cost: $200.00 (Covers Canadian Red Cross and Lifesaving Society course materials and exam fees; all types of payment accepted by City of Vaughan)
Aquatic Leadership Courses through the City of Vaughan recommend 100% attendance. Late admission cannot be granted. For this reason, cancellation requests must be submitted a minimum of five business days prior to the start of the first class in order to receive a refund. No refund will be granted for late requests.
Pool and Classroom Instruction
Dufferin Clark Community Centre - Tuesday and Thursday Classes.
October 4, 2022 to January 24, 2023: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- October 4, 6, 11, 18, 20, 25, 27
- November 3, 10, 15, 22, 24
- December 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20
- January 10, 12, 17, 19
Remote Learning Only Classes
Please review System Requirements and Policies & Procedures.
- October 13
- November 1, 8, 17, 29
- December 10, 22
- January 24
The decision to run classes is based on student enrollment and teacher availability. Students must attend all classes. Assessments and Evaluations will occur throughout the program.
Course Expectations will be assessed and evaluated using Standard Lifesaving Society evaluation criteria using Canadian Red Cross and Lifesaving Society evaluation criteria and the Ontario Ministry of Education Expectations.
“An examiner and Instructor Trainer from the Lifesaving Society and Canadian Red Cross will evaluate the aquatic skills required for lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor and Lifesaving Instructor certifications.”
Contact Information
aquaticleadership@yrdsb.ca or (905) 884-3434 or 1-877-280-8180
How to Register
Learn more on our Aquatic Leadership Program - Registration webpage.