COURSES
ISA/ILS WATER SAFETY
INSTRUCTOR: SHANDY KARIATSUMARI
LOCATION: TOFINO, BC
2025 DATES
April 23
May 6
June 9
Sept 16
Oct 17
2025 DATES
Feb 11-12
March 11-12
April 10-11
May 13-14
June 10-11
August 5-6
Sept 17-18
Oct 8-9
About this Course:
Introduction:
The International Surfing Association (ISA) and the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS) have entered into a key strategic partnership together to establish a universally recognized, global standard water safety course and certification for surfing and stand-up paddle (SUP) coaches and instructors.
The ISA/ILS International Surf and SUP Instructor Aquatic Rescue and Safety Course is specific for the surf instructing environment and available for all ISA and ILS Members to access. The course can be presented by ILS Member Organizations and those with formal endorsed trainer/assessor qualification.
The aims of this course are as follows:
Establish a global minimum standard for Surf/SUP instructors water safety certification as the current water safety requirements vary from country to country. This will translate into a transportable safety accreditation that will benefit traveling coaches.
Complement the ISA Coaching and Instructing Program Courses that currently require all ISA accredited instructors to hold a valid, recognized water safety accreditation
Promote water safety and drowning prevention world-wide.
Enhance the value of the ISA Coaching Certification and provide more opportunities to our program participants.
Benefits of Attending:
The ISA/ILS Water Safety Program is a global standard water safety course and certification for instructors created in partnership with the International Lifesaving Federation (ILS). This accreditation fulfills the minimum water safety requirement for the ISA Coaching and Instructing Program and includes international ILS-endorsement and recognition. All participants will receive an ISA/ILS Water Safety Accreditation that is valid for two years.
Who Should Attend:
Surf coaches and instructors who require a valid water safety certification for their ISA Coaching and Instructing Certification and/or those with an interest in water safety and drowning prevention for the Surf and SUP Environment. All participants will receive an ISA/ILS Water Safety Accreditation that is valid for two years.
Outline:
The course is typically run over two days. It contains theory, practical components, and group activities. Assessment is competency based and successful completion is based upon the following:
Full attendance of the training course and all practical assessments
Basic Surf Fitness Test
Competency in each of the Practical Assessments
Completion of course participant workbook
Basic Surf Fitness Test: Run-swim-run to demonstrate surf skill competency, based on small to moderate surf conditions and to be completed within a 5-minute timeframe: Minimum of 100m run, negotiation of the inner surf zone with a swim of at least 100m through the surf and impact zone, 100m run. Course presenters may extend the Basic Surf Fitness Test depending on conditions and adjust the time-frame accordingly.
Practical Assessments: Unconscious board rescue, basic first aid techniques in various scenarios, and provision of basic emergency care, including CPR.
How to Register:
To enrol in an ISA Course please contact Shandy Kariatsumari directly at shandy.k@csasurfcanada.com
EMERGENCY FIRST AID WITH CPR C/AED (Basic)
INSTRUCTOR - SHANDY KARIATSUMARI
LOCATION - TOFINO, BC
About this course:
Emergency First Aid is WorkSafeBC Occupational Basic Equivalent and can be used in the workplace. Using hands-on training and practice, this basic first aid course will give you confidence to respond effectively in an emergency. You will learn lifesaving skills such as CPR/AED and obstructed airway procedures to respond to adult, child and infant emergencies. You will also learn to recognize and respond to respiratory and circulatory emergencies including asthma, allergic reactions, heart attack, stroke, and bleeding.
Emergency First Aid is valid for 3 years from the date of certification. To renew an Emergency First Aid certification, candidates must attend an Emergency First Aid original course.
Prerequisites: None
Currency: 3 years
How to register: please contact Shandy Kariatsumari directly at shandy.k@csasurfcanada.com