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H1N1: "People who are sick should not participate in lesson programs."

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Posted Nov. 5, 2009

CPR: Compression Only	International Life Saving Federation: Clarification Statement On Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation For Drowning (April 3, 2008) Lifesaving Society: Compression-Only CPR Statement
Swim to Survive	Posted July 19, 2005
Epinephrine / épinéphrine	EFFECTIVE Dec 7, 2004 EN VIGUEUR le 7 decembre 2004
Burn Treatment / Directives de sécurité	EFFECTIVE June 30, 2004 EN VIGUEUR le 30 juin 2004
EFA updates [Feb 2007]	EFA course content additions: memo and bulletin
CPR & ECC	Special announcement regarding 2005 CPR & ECC Guidelines

Code of Conduct	Standards for all instructors.
Harassment Policy	The Lifesaving Society – Manitoba Branch seeks to provide an environment, which encourages mutual respect, cooperation and understanding and is free of abuse.

Lifelines	Read the Lifesaving Society - Manitoba newsletter and press releases.

The Water Smart® Public Education Guide (PDF, 11.5MB) is full of water safety information and learning activates for adults and children.

Water Smart® Guide sections

Overview (PDF, 1.1 MB)
General Save Behaviour (PDF, 3.5 MB)
Swimming in Open Water (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Safe Fishing and Boating (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Water Rescue (PDF, 2.9 MB)
Ice Safety/Cold Weather (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Check out the Lifesaving Society Manitoba Branch Program Guide (PDF, 1.2 MB).

Through the Manitoba PFD Loan Program (PDF, 61 kB), communities receive a supply of Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) and set up a loan program.