Prerequisites - All Required.

1. Bronze Cross (need not be current)
2. Standard First Aid w/ CPR-C/AED (from a recognized agency below; need not be current)
3. 15 years old (by the last day)

Recognized first aid agencies:

• Lifesaving Society
• Canadian Red Cross
• St. John Ambulance
• Canadian Ski Patrol
• Heart and Stroke Foundation

Materials Required - Candidates may use their Basic Lifeguard Pack from Bronze Cross if purchased. All candidates will need the following:

• ALERT Lifeguard Manual (included with course)
• Pocket Mask (add-on available via Basic Lifeguard Pack)
• Whistle (add-on available via Basic Lifeguard Pack)
• Fanny Pack (add-on available via Basic Lifeguard Pack)

If Whistle, CPR Pocket Mask and Fanny Pack are not brought with the candidate, they will be available for purchase on-site. Every candidate must have their own.

Cancellation/Refund policy:

Refunds, credits or transfer requests must be emailed to info@vancouverlifeguards.com.

5+ days before the course starts: If a refund request is received a minimum of 5 days prior to the start of the course a full refund will be provided, less a $10 administration fee. If a transfer request is received a minimum of 5 full days prior to the start of the course participants can transfer to a different course date at no cost. Transfer options/availability can be discussed at that time. Future course must be within 6 months of initial course.

Less than 5 full days notice before the start of the course: If a request is received with less than 5 full days prior to the start of the course, participants can transfer to a different course date for an administrative transfer fee equal to HALF (50%) of the course cost. If a course has already begun, a doctor's note is required to transfer to another course for an administrative transfer fee equal to HALF (50%) of the course cost. Course materials (Canadian Lifesaving Manual, Alert Manual) are excluded from the 50% transfer credit amount. No transfers will be permitted once course has completed. No refunds will be permitted within 5 days prior to start of the course.