Lifesaving Instructor (LSI) Full Course

Lifesaving Instructors are trained to teach the Swim to Survive® and Canadian Swim Patrol awards, as well as Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and Junior Lifeguard Club. Lifesaving Examiners evaluate and certify candidates in Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross. Candidates are trained in, and must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes at a Competency Level 2 to achieve certification.

Prerequisite(s): 15 years of age by last day of course, Bronze Cross (need not be current) Taught by: A current Trainer in the Lifesaving stream.

Course time: 36 hours (includes Examiner Clinic)

Number of participants: Minimum 4; maximum 12 per one (1) Trainer

Apprenticeship: It is strongly recommended that candidates conduct their first Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross exams alongside an experienced Examiner.

Currency: 24 months from date of certification. Lifesaving Instructors/Examiners take a recertification course to update their award to current status.