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 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
  

• Instructor Training
• Lifesaving Instructor
  
• Advanced Instructor
  
• NLS Instructor
  


• Examiner Training


• Examination Standards Clinic
  

• Boat Operator Accredited Training (BOAT)™
  
• BOAT Instructor