Lifesaving, Certifications and First Aid Programs

Learn to deal with injuries and medical emergencies at home, work or play. The Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) and Ontario Public Pools Regulation recognizes the Lifesaving Society’s Standard and Emergency First Aid programs. These first aid programs are used to train aquatic candidates as well as non-aquatic personnel.

1. Lifesaving Certification Courses

2. Summer Aquatics Camps

3. First Aid Courses

4. Advanced Lifesaving & Leadership

Lifesaving Certification Courses

These certification course empowers candidates with the knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary to perform lifesaving duties in aquatic environments. The curriculum covers water rescue techniques, aquatic surveillance, first response care, and prevention strategies.

Bronze Star + Basic First Aid CPR-A Courses

Bronze Medallion + Emergency First Aid CPR-B Courses

Bronze Cross + Standard First Aid CPR-C/AED Courses

National Lifeguard Certification Course

National Lifeguard Recertification Course

Summer Aquatics Camps

At the Carleton Pool, our goal is to create an environment for children to develop a passion for aquatics through exciting challenges and positive role models while building new friendships.

Junior Lifeguard Camps (JLC)

Bronze Star + Basic First Aid CPR-A Camps

Bronze Medallion + Emergency First Aid CPR-B Camps

Bronze Cross + Standard First Aid CPR-C/AED Camps

National Lifeguard Certification Camps

First Aid Courses

These courses are recognized by the Canadian Red Cross and align with provincial/federal workplace and safety regulations.

Airway Management

Standard First Aid, CPR-C/AED Certification Course

Standard First Aid, CPR-C/AED Recertification Course

Advanced Lifesaving & Leadership

Our Advanced Lifesaving & Leadership Division is built on a foundation of safety, professional development, and community service. Whether you’re training to instruct, examine, teach swimming, coach, or lead emergency response, our programs are designed to elevate your skills and impact.