Program Details & Pricing
Program Fee:
$580 + HST
Attendance Requirement:
100% attendance is mandatory to complete the program and receive certification.
Bronze Cross
Minimum Age Requirement:
15 years old
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Payment Options
We accept the following payment methods:
• Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)
• Cash
• Debit
• Cheque
Description
National Lifeguard + Standard First Aid with CPR-C
At Toronto Swim School, our National Lifeguard + Standard First Aid with CPR-C program offers a complete, job-ready lifeguard certification pathway. This combined option allows candidates to earn both certifications efficiently while meeting all professional requirements to work as a lifeguard in Canada.
All courses are delivered according to the standards of the Lifesaving Society, with a strong focus on real-life scenarios, decision-making, teamwork, and prevention.
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Program Overview
This program prepares candidates to:
Respond confidently to aquatic emergencies
Perform professional rescues and victim care
Provide first aid and CPR in medical emergencies
Meet employment requirements for lifeguard positions
Successfully pass both certification evaluations
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National Lifeguard (NL) – Pool Option
The National Lifeguard course focuses on advanced lifeguarding skills and professional judgment required in aquatic facilities.
Skills Covered:
• Advanced water rescues and victim removals
• Spinal injury management and extrications
• Emergency scene management
• Lifeguard surveillance, scanning, and prevention
• Team-based rescues and leadership under pressure
• CPR, airway management, and oxygen use
Training is practical, intense, and scenario-based, closely reflecting real working conditions.
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Standard First Aid with CPR-C
This course provides essential first aid and lifesaving skills required for lifeguards and many other workplaces.
Topics Include:
• CPR-C (adult, child, and infant CPR)
• AED use
• Choking and airway emergencies
• Bleeding and shock management
• Medical and environmental emergencies
• Injury assessment and patient care
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Prerequisites (Mandatory)
To register for the National Lifeguard portion of this combined program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Minimum age: 15 years old
• Bronze Cross Certification (valid) Standard First Aid with CPR-C is included in this combined program if not already held.
All prerequisites must be met before beginning the National Lifeguard course.
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Course Format & Evaluation
• Pool-based practical training
• Classroom and hands-on first aid instruction
• High-intensity rescue scenarios
• Continuous instructor feedback
• Final theoretical and practical evaluations
Our instructors focus on exam readiness and real-world competence, not rushing candidates through the process.
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Why Choose Toronto Swim School
• Experienced NL instructors and examiners
• Strong pass-rate focus
• Realistic, employment-ready training
• Warm, clean, professional pools
• Flexible scheduling (weekdays & weekends)
• Multiple Toronto locations
We train confident lifeguards, not just certificate holders.
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Enroll Today
Complete your lifeguard certification and get ready to work.
Multiple Toronto locations
Various course formats available
Call or text 416-830-8285 for registration or more information