BASIC WORKPLACE FIRST AID (formerly called Emergency First Aid) provides a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries including: victim assessment, CPR, choking, and what to do for external bleeding, heart attack, stroke, wounds and burns. 

This course meets provincial regulations for workplace first aid requirements. 100% attendance is required for completion.

BASIC WORKPLACE FIRST AID - RECERTIFICATION is for people who want a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries. 

Skills include:  victim assessment, CPR, choking and what to do for external bleeding, heart attack, stroke, wounds and burns. 
Includes CPR-C Certification.

Intermediate Workplace First Aid + CPR C + AED (2-day course) (formerly  called Standard First Aid) provides comprehensive training covering all  aspects of first aid. IWFA incorporates Basic Workplace First Aid and  is designed for those who require a more in-depth understanding of first  aid including: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal  injuries, heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest  injuries, and medical emergencies. This course meets provincial  regulations for workplace first aid requirements. 100% attendance is  required for completion.

Intermediate Workplace First Aid Recertification provides comprehensive  review of all aspects of first aid. Items covered in this course  include: legal implications of first aid treatment, spinal injuries,  heat or cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, chest injuries, and  medical emergencies. This course meets provincial regulations for  workplace first aid requirements.100% attendance is required for  completion.

Take the next step toward becoming a lifeguard! This combined Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross course teaches essential lifesaving skills, water rescue techniques, emergency response, and leadership in aquatic environments. 100% attendance is required.

Participants will develop judgment, fitness, and problem-solving skills while learning how to prevent emergencies and respond effectively when they occur. Bronze Cross builds on the skills learned in Bronze Medallion and introduces more advanced rescue techniques, spinal injury management, and teamwork required for lifeguarding.

Prerequisites: Participants must be at least 13 years of age or have successfully completed Bronze Star.

All questions can be forwarded to our Aquatic Programmer: aquatics@ratheastlinkcc.ca

Our Junior Guards Program is a fun and active introduction to lifeguarding, leadership, and water safety for youth ages up to 15.

Throughout the week, participants will develop swimming skills, learn basic rescue techniques, practice first aid concepts, and build confidence in and around the water. Participants will also be introduced to skills from the Lifesaving Society's Bronze Star and Bronze Medallion programs while taking part in team-building activities, games, fitness challenges, and hands-on learning experiences.

This program is designed to help youth develop responsibility, leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while exploring future opportunities in aquatics and lifesaving.

All questions can be forwarded to our Aquatic Programmer: aquatics@ratheastlinkcc.ca

Nippers (under 12) | 6:00 - 6:45 PM

Thursday September 10th - Thursday October 29th 2026

Nippers are the kids nipping at the heels of their local idols, and want to do the cool lifeguard thing. This program is for kids aged 8-12 who have a strong swimming background and want to learn new lifesaving and lifesaving sport related skills. The program has no set criteria for evaluation, instead a waterlog is used to track participants personal bests and show their progress with skills. Skills include, swimming strokes, general first aid and rescue knowledge. water safety, team building, basic teaching principles, and physical strength. Many kids come back for multiple sessions to stay involved with their friends and continually get stronger in the water.

Gromms (ages 12-15) | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday September 10th - Thursday October 29th 2026

This program is for kids aged 12-15 with a strong swimming background and either Bronze experience or previous junior guard experience. The Gromms work the same as the nippers with a log book tracking personal bests. This program gives the kids a bit more responsibility with a more communal teaching environment, long time kids helping newcomers, passing on skills and sharing knowledge. There are also opportunities with this program for shadow guarding and teaching with facility staff to learn more about the role lifeguards have on the pool deck beyond watching people swim. 

*Participants who are under the age of twelve may register for this program with the approval of the instructor.

Recognized as the standard measurement of lifeguard performance in Canada, National Lifeguard education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgment and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. The National Lifeguard’s primary role is the prevention of emergency situations and where this fails, the timely and effective resolution of emergencies.

Prerequisite: Must be 15 years old by course end date, and have proof of completion of Bronze Cross with IWFA