Bronze Cross & Standard First Aid

The Lifesaving Society’s Bronze Cross begins the transition from lifesaving to lifeguarding and prepares candidates for responsibilities as assistant lifeguards. Candidates strengthen and expand their lifesaving skills and begin to apply the principles and techniques of active surveillance in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross emphasizes the importance of teamwork and communication in preventing and responding to aquatic emergencies. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite for advanced training in the Society’s National Lifeguard and leadership certification programs. Standard First Aid includes CPR-C certification. Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training covering all aspects of first aid. Standard First Aid incorporates Emergency 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. Standard First Aid certification is a prerequisite to National Lifeguard

Prerequisites: Bronze Medallion and Lifesaving Society Emergency First Aid. There are no prerequisites for Standard First Aid.

Candidates will receive: Bronze Cross Workbook.

Pocket masks are available to borrow or candidates may purchase one from the front desk.