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
Location and Times
Start Date: October 3, 2022
End Date: January 25, 2023
Location: Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex - 1400 Wellington Street East, Aurora, ON 905-726-4770
Cost: $200.00 (Covers Canadian Red Cross and Lifesaving Society course materials and exam fees; all types of payment accepted by Town of Aurora)
Aquatic Leadership Courses through the Town of Aurora 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
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex - Monday and Wednesday Classes.
October 3, 2022 to January 25, 2023: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- October 3, 5, 12, 19, 24, 26, 31
- November 7, 14, 16, 23, 28
- December 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21
- January 11, 16, 18, 23
Remote Learning Only Classes
Please review System Requirements and Policies & Procedures.
- October 17
- November 2, 9, 21, 30
- December 10
- January 9, 25
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 (Aurora) - Registration webpage.