Bronze Cross - Bronze Medallion - Bronze Star
Bronze Cross (18-20 hrs)
Designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced training including an introduction to safe supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for all advanced training programs including National Lifeguard and Instructor certification. Includes a timed 400 m swim.
Bronze Cross is recognized as an assistant lifeguard certificate in Ontario Regulation 565 governing public swimming pools.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid certifications (need not be current).
*Right Reaction recommends taking Standard First Aid – as it is the prerequisite for National Lifeguard.
Evaluation & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors evaluate most items, but only Bronze Cross Examiners may certify candidates. The Lifesaving Society deems its certifications to be “current” for 24 months from the certification date.
Candidate recognition: Bronze Cross medal, Bronze Cross Award crest, certification card.
Required reference material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Bronze Medallion (18-20 hrs)
Teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water-rescue education – judgment, knowledge, skill and fitness. Rescuers learn tows and carries, and defence methods and releases in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk involving conscious and unconscious victims of various types. Lifesavers develop stroke efficiency and endurance in a 400 m timed swim.
Bronze Medallion is recognized as the waterfront supervisory certification for Ontario’s Recreational Camp Regulation 568.
Prerequisite: Minimum 13 years of age or Bronze Star certification (need not be current).
Evaluation & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors evaluate most items, but only Bronze Cross Examiners may certify candidates. The Lifesaving Society deems its certifications to be “current” for 24 months from the certification date.
Candidate recognition: Bronze Medallion medal, Bronze Medallion Award crest, certification card.
Required reference material: Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Bronze Star (10-12 hrs)
Excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion. Participants develop problem-solving and decision-making skills individually and in partners. Candidates learn CPR and develop the lifesaving skills needed to be their own lifeguard. Includes a timed 400 m swim.
Prerequisite: None (Red Cross Swim Kids 10 or Lifesaving Swim Patrol experience recommended.)
Evaluation & certification: Current Lifesaving Instructors evaluate all items and certify candidates. The Lifesaving Society deems its certifications to be “current” for 24 months from the certification date.
Candidate recognition: Bronze Star medal, Bronze Star Award crest, certification card.