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Summary of Activities:
Programs: 2Estimated Total: $240.00Standard First Aid with CPR-C - Recert
at West End YMCAStandard First Aid
at The McDonald Family YMCABronze Medallion with EFA and CPR B | #122173
4 hours
as at 5 Jan 2026
Mo
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Pool
Description
This is the first required course to become a Lifeguard. You can take Bronze Star before this course, but it's not required. Participants will develop an understanding of lifesaving principles and learn valuable skills needed to be successful in an aquatic emergency.
Emergency First Aid is for people who want a general knowledge of first aid principles and the emergency treatment of injuries, recognized by Ontario's Workplace Safety & Insurance Board.
Prerequisite: Age 13 or Bronze Star certification.
Location
The McDonald Family YMCA Centre of Community is a dynamic community hub in the heart of downtown Toronto. We offer programs for adults, teens, children and families of all ages and abilities including fitness, aquatics, camping, youth leadership, recreational sports, children's programs, and more.
More Information
- Registration starts for Non-residents2025/11/19 09:00
- Registration starts for Members2025/11/19 09:00
- Registration ends2026/01/04 23:58
Notes
Age 13 or Bronze Star certification.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Please bring a bathing suit, towel, goggles and deck shoes with good grips to each day of the course. Did you know you can work at the Y when you're 15 years old and have Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certifications? Apply at ymcagta.org
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Participants who withdraw from the course more than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a full refund. Participants who withdraw from the course less than 7 days prior to the start of the course will receive a refund less 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be granted once the course has started.
* Applicable discounts will be applied at checkout.
** The spot is not reserved until checkout is complete.