Swim Transition
Swim Transition Pathways Extension
June 30, 2023 is the new deadline for Red Cross-certified individuals who wish to transition to Lifesaving Society certifications through the special pathways (due to expire December 31, 2022) established for this purpose. This extension applies only to individuals, not aquatic facilities.
For information on the Swim Transition between the Canadian Red Cross and the Lifesaving Society Canada please use the links below.
Swim Transition Instructor Clinic
The Swim Transition Instructor Clinic is designed exclusively for Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Instructors who want to take advantage of the opportunity to transition to Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor status.
Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and Trainers who want to transition to the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life certification may now do so by completing the online self-directed Swim Transition Instructor Clinic at e-lifesaving.ca or e-sauvetage.ca.
This is the official Swim Transition Instructor Clinic approved by the Lifesaving Society Canada and endorsed by the Canadian Red Cross.
To register and complete the course you will need a credit card and approximately two hours. As of January 1, 2023 the cost of the Swim Transition Instructor Clinic has increased to $50.00 which includes the Lifesaving Society’s Swim for Life Award Guide – the required reference for teaching the Swim for Life programs. A digital version is included and available upon enrollment.
Completion of this online clinic is one of two required steps to becoming a certified Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Instructor. The other step is to ensure the Lifesaving Society has your Canadian Red Cross Water Safety qualifications. If you have not already done so, log in to your My Red Cross account to initiate this transfer.
Welcome to Swim for Life!
This transition path ends June 30, 2023.
Visit e-lifesaving.ca to register today!
Canadian Swim Patrol Instructor Training Module
Register for Canadian Swim Patrol Instructor Module
The Canadian Swim Patrol Instructor Training Module is for previously Red Cross Water Safety Instructors transitioning to Lifesaving Society who have already completed their Swim Transition Instructor Clinic online at the e-lifesaving.ca platform. Please only register if you have completed the Swim Transition Instructor Clinic. This module is free of charge, no manual is required for this module.
Lifesaving Society Swim for Life Registration Chart
For guidance on registration in Lifesaving Society Swim for Life lessons click the link below.
If you are interested in becoming a Lifesaving Society Saskatchewan Branch Affiliate please contact our Branch office at (306)780-9255 or lifesaving@sasktel.net
