The Lifesaving Society offers its Canadian Lifesaving Program and Leadership Training Program in all provinces and territories.

The Canadian Lifesaving program includes the Canadian Swim Patrol Program, Bronze Medal awards, National Lifeguard Service^® (NLS) awards, and other awards and programs. The Leadership Training Program is for instructors and award examiners. Click the Canadian Lifesaving Program or Leadership Training Program link to see the award progression charts for these two programs.

Detailed descriptions, including prerequisites and test items, are available by clicking each program name below. Note that the prerequisites listed are the minimum requirements. Branches reserve the right to add prerequisites to the minimums listed. Contact your Branch for specific provincial/territorial prerequisites.

Canadian Lifesaving Program

Canadian Swim Patrol Program - Pre-Bronze Awards

    Rookie Patrol

    Ranger Patrol

    Star Patrol

        Bronze Medal Awards 

    Bronze Star

      Bronze Medallion

      Bronze Cross
    

National Lifeguard Service^® (NLS) Awards 

         National Lifeguard Service^® (NLS)

Other Awards

Lifesaving Fitness

Boat Rescue

Distinction

Diploma

Leadership Training Program

Lifesaving Instructor

Advanced Instructor

NLS Instructor