The Bronze Medallion is the second step towards the lifeguarding certification in Canada

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

, NLS. The award is part of the Lifesaving Society's Bronze series of awards. Bronze Medallion includes water safety, rescues, resuscitation, and an introduction to spinal injury management. It is the prerequisite for Bronze Cross

Bronze Cross (Canada)

The Bronze Cross is a certification in water rescue that is the mainstay of the lifesaving training offered in Canada, and is awarded by the Royal Life Saving Society of Canada. Before one can take the Bronze Cross course, the Bronze Medallion and Emergency First Aid certification are required...

; Standard First Aid with CPR-C and 16 years of age are the prerequisites for NLS

National Lifeguard Service

National Lifeguard Service is "the standard measure of lifeguard performance in Canada". All lifeguards and assistant lifeguards are certified by the Royal Lifesaving Society of Canada...

. NLS is the only valid lifeguarding certification in Canada. The Bronze Medallion endurance swim requirement is 500 meters in 15 minutes using any combination of strokes.

Prerequisites

• 13 years of age, OR
• Bronze Star

For a description of the Medallion itself see Bronze Medallion (New Zealand and Australia)

Bronze Medallion (New Zealand and Australia)

In New Zealand and Australia one must gain a Bronze Medallion in order to become a qualified Surf Lifesaver.-Testing & Exams:The qualifying test to become a Surf Lifesaver includes both theoretical and practical components.-Theoretical:This includes...

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