Changes to Award Currency Dates

Announcement from the Society (www.lifesavingsociety.com):

To support the re-opening of Ontario’s aquatic facilities, the Lifesaving Society Ontario is extending until October 1, 2020 the validity of awards needed by instructors and lifeguards for employment. This extension:

• applies only to awards that expired after March 1, 2020.
• includes Bronze Cross, National Lifeguard and Wading Pool Attendant, Instructor, Examiner and Trainer leadership certifications.

WSIB has extended the validity of Emergency First Aid and Standard First Aid certifications until December 31, 2020. Ergo, this extension applies to Lifesaving Society EFA and SFA certifications.