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NLS Waterfront Recert

Description:

The objective of the NLS Waterfront Precert clinic is to provide candidates an opportunity to review waterfront 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 Waterfront Precert to promote professional development and success.

NOTE: Start training now for the 2012 NLS Waterfront Physical Standards

Run 100 metres with a rescue aid, enter water and swim 100 metres, to recover a conscious victim of similar size and weight to rescuer and tow victim 100 metres (to shore) in 6 minutes or less.
Approach up to 5 metres on the beach with rescue aid and fins, enter water, don fins and swim 50 metres.
Approach up to 5 metres on the beach, enter water to waist deep, turn over and recover a passive or unconscious victim, return to shore and carry (drag) without assistance 15 metres from waters edge.

Prerequisites:

NLS Waterfront	Issued within the past 7 years or have maintained another NLS option
CPR C	Issued within 1 year OR
First Aid Instructor	Issued within 3 years

Instructional Time:

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.

Written Recert exam:

The Recert Clinic includes a written exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions:

• Pass ≥65% (33 – 50/50)
• Fail ≤ 64% (0 – 32/50)

Recognition:

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.

Currency:

NLS Warerfront 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 Waterfront course.

Please note that the Lifesaving Society does not grant extensions.

Evaluation and Other Items:

All NLS Waterfront items are evaluated.

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