Description

The Lifesaving Society's National Lifeguard (NL) award is recognized as the standard measure of lifeguard performance in Canada. NL training prepares lifeguards to prevent incidents and in the effective resolution of emergencies if needed. NL is worth two Grade 12 High School Credits.

AMOA is designed to provide knowledge and practice to maintain an airway and administer supplemental oxygen. Content includes: safe handling of oxygen, knowledge and assembly of oxygen equipment, selection and application of oropharyngeal airways and oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeter use, appropriate use of suction and bag-valve-masks.
Link to Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard information

Prerequisites:
-Bronze Cross
-Standard First Aid (does not need to be current) from one of the following agencies.
- Lifesaving Society
- Canadian Red Cross
- St. John Ambulance
- Canadian Ski Patrol
- Canadian Heart and Stroke foundation of Canada

-15 years of age before the last day of the course

Please bring bathing suit and towel, pen and paper, snacks and water bottle.

Professional swim wear required. Females: a one-piece bathing suit; Men: Swim trunks.

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Activity Subcategory

Leadership

Location

Sechelt Aquatic Centre

Instructor

Diane Fraser