The Bronze Medallion is the second step towards the lifeguarding certification in Canada. The award is part of the Lifesaving Society's Bronze series of awards. It teaches an understanding of the lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education: judgment, knowledge, skill, and fitness. It is the prerequisite for Bronze Cross, which along with Standard First Aid with CPR-C and 15 years of age are the prerequisites for National Lifeguard. The Bronze Medallion endurance swim requirement is in 12 minutes using any combination of strokes."Lifesaving Society: Bronze Medallion" Retrieved on 4 March 2015.
History Lifesaving Society's Bronze Medallion program began in 1896 as Canada's first lifesaving certification program. Prerequisites The Lifesaving Society requires Bronze Medallion candidates meet the following prerequisites (award may be expired): 13 years of age, OR Bronze Star
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