Red Cross Assistant Lifeguards > Bronze Cross
Canadian Red Cross Assistant Lifeguards transition to Lifesaving
Society Bronze Cross assistant lifeguard status by successfully
completing a Bronze Cross recertification exam.
As of January 1, 2023, all relevant fees apply.
This transition path ends June 30, 2023. If you
do not complete the Bronze Cross recertification by this time, you
would be required to follow the normal Lifesaving Society
procedures to earn Bronze Cross including prerequisites, purchase
of the related literature, and payment of relevant certification
fees.
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Red Cross Assistant Lifeguards > National Lifeguard
Canadian Red Cross Assistant Lifeguards who hold Standard First
Aid (and are a minimum 15 years of age) transition to Lifesaving
Society National Lifeguard certification by successfully completing
a National Lifeguard Pool or Waterfront course.
All normal course and certification fees and support literature
costs apply.
This transition path ends June 30, 2023. If you
do not complete the National Lifeguard course by this time, you
would be required to earn the National Lifeguard prerequisites
(Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross), purchase the relevant
literature, and pay all related course and certification fees.
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