ISA/ILS Water Rescue and Safety Course

This course is designed to provide comprehensive training that includes both dryland (40%) and in-water (60%) instruction. Upon successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a digital certificate from ISA.

This course is a requirement to complete any of the ISA Surf and SUP Instructor Certifications.

Duration: 2½ day

Ratio: 1:16

Location: Any body of water

Course content:
  • Introduction to First Aid
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Adult and Child
  • Obstructed Airway Adult and Child
  • Primary Emergencies
  • Environmental Emergencies
  • Introduction to Water Rescue
  • Victim Recognition
  • Risk Management
  • Equipment Selection
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Entries and Removals
  • Defenses and Releases
  • Tows and Carries
  • Search
  • Rescue Drills
  • Fitness Challenge
Prerequisites

15 years of age, Emergency First Aid (8 hours) and the ability to swim 200m in under 5:00 minutes

NOTE: This course may be combined with our SurfAID program and eliminate the need for an emergency first aid course as a pre-requisite. Our SurfAID program is 16 hours and focuses on aquatic first aid and aquatic spinal management.

The course is limited to 16 participants per instructor. Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable

Upcoming Trainings

NOTE: If you’re interested in attending our trainings, but there are currently none scheduled in your area, please reach out to us via email at info@waterman5.com.

To sign up for the course, please click the provided link, and feel free to email us if you have any questions at info@waterman5.com

June 18th&19th 2023 – Halifax, Nova Scotia

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July 19th&11th 2023 – Toronto (GTA), Ontario

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June 2024 – Halifax, Nova Scotia

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July 2024 – Kincardine, Ontario

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June 2025 – Halifax, Nova Scotia

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July 2025 – Toronto (GTA), Ontario

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