Red Cross Certified Individuals

The Lifesaving Society and Canadian Red Cross have created special pathways by which Red Cross certification holders transition to corresponding Lifesaving Society certifications.

These pathways recognize and acknowledge the competencies earned in Red Cross certifications while providing the knowledge and resources critical for success as a Lifesaving Society instructor, lifeguard or trainer.

The opportunity to attain Lifesaving Society certifications via these transition pathways ends December 31, 2022. Thereafter, individuals would be required to follow all normal Lifesaving Society certification requirements and pay all applicable fees.

Red Cross Water Safety Instructor                                                                                                                                                                > Swim for Life Instructor

Red Cross WSI-candidates-in-progress > Red Cross Water Safety Instructor                                                                                                     > Swim for Life Instructor

Red Cross WS Instructor Trainers who are Lifesaving Society Trainers                                                                                                             > Swim for Life Instructor Trainer

Red Cross WS Instructor Trainers                                                                                                                                                                  > Swim for Life Instructor Trainer