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Aquatic Leadership Program (Markham)

Open Part 1: ​Bronze Cross Certification and Standard First-Aid with CPR-C configuration options

 


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

 

Pre​requisite

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 Markham​​​ or the Lifesaving Society website.

 

Locatio​n and Times

Start Date: October 4, 2022

End Date: January 24, 2023

Location: Milliken Mills Community Centre - 5665 14th Avenue, Markham, ON 905-475-4851

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 Markham 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

Milliken Mills Community Centre - Tuesday and Thursday Classes.

October 4, 2022 to January 24, 2023: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 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​ Inf​ormation

​aquaticleadership@yrdsb.ca or (905) 884-3434 or 1-877-280-8180

 

How to Register

Learn more on our Aquatic Leadership Program (Markham) - Registration webpage​.