NLS Surf Recert
The objective of the NLS Surf Precert clinic is to provide candidates an opportunity to review surf skills and knowledge and to provide education on new information before the start of the Recert clinic. Although not a requirement, the BC & Yukon Branch NLS Committee highly recommends that candidates attend an NLS Surf Precert to promote professional development and success.
| NLS Surf | Issued within the past 7 years or have maintained another NLS option |
| CPR C | Issued within 1 year or |
| First Aid Instructor | Issued within past 3 years |
The Precert clinic will be conducted in a format similar to the Recert clinic with an emphasis on learning and practice. A variety of Precert clinic times may be available (4, 12, or 16 hours). The Precert is not required, but highly recommended. The Recert session is a minimum of 4 hours.
A temporary certification card is issued on the last day of course to successful candidates that have shown all pre-requisites. A permanent Certification Card will be mailed within 60 days. Contact the Lifesaving Society if temporary card has expired and a permanent card is not received.
NLS Surf certification is valid for two years from the date of certification or recertification. Candidates who have not recertified within seven years from their last certification date must attend a full NLS Surf course.
Please note that the Lifesaving Society does not grant extensions.
All NLS Surf items are evaluated.
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