Shendy's Swim School

Shendy's Swim School: Program List
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All students at Shendy's are evaluated on the first day of classes to ensure they have been placed in the right level / class. Please remember to bring past report cards or certifications with you at the start of each session. This is optional for returning swimmers only.

National Lifeguard Service (Scroll down for individual level information)
The National Lifeguard Service Award builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge and values taught in the lifesaving awards to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards. Recognized as the standard measurement of lifeguarding performance in Canada, NLS education is designed to develop a sound understanding of lifeguarding principles, good judgement and a mature and responsible attitude toward the role of the lifeguard. The NLS lifeguard's primary role is the prevention of emergency situations and where necessary, the timely and effective resolution of emergencies. The NLS program prepares lifeguards to fulfil this role as professional facilitators of safe, enjoyable aquatics. NLS training develops the basic lifeguarding skills, principles and decision-making processes which will assist the lifeguard to evaluate and adapt to different aquatic facilities and emergencies. The NLS course consists of a core content with lifeguarding principles and techniques, together with environment-specific items leading to certification in one of the NLS options: Pool, Waterfront, Surf, or Waterpark. -courtesy of the LifeSaving Society

This level is evaluated by a LifeSavings NLS Instructor and LifeSavings NLS Examiner.

NLS Pool Option
Requirements:

-Lifeguard Theory And Practice
-Resuscitation Skills
-Lifeguarding Techniques
-Non-Swimmer Response
-Submerged Non-Breathing Victim Response
-Spinal Injured Victim Response
-Missing Person Response
-Public Relations Response
-Assesment Of Injured Victim
-Treatment Of Injured Victim
-Fitness Skills
-Use of Equiptment
-Lifeguarding Situations
-Pool Analysis
-Entries and Removals
-Specialized Rescues

Pre-requisite:
Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid and CPR C (offered in conjunction with NLS), 16 Years Of Age