Formation
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The Lifesaving Society is following in the footsteps of sports federations recognized by the Quebec government, by adopting a Policy, Rules and Procedures for the Protection of Integrity. -
The Lifesaving Society and Canadian Red Cross have created special pathways by which Red Cross certification holders transition to Lifesaving Society certifications. The Swim Transition Instructor Clinic (STIC) is one of those pathways for Water Safety Instructors and Trainers. -
Some prerequisites have been organized for candidates wishing to follow the National Lifeguard training. -
If you are a Lifesaving Instruction or an Aquatic Manager this concerns you! There has been a Bronze Medal Awards update at the national level and as a Lifesaving Instructor or an Aquatic Manager you need to attend to a compulsory webinar in order to get up to date with the program.
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The Lifesaving Society offers you its WEBINAR calendar for aquatic workers in the context of COVID-19.
Note that all webinars are only available in french for the moment. Webinars in English will be available soon.
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Following to the closure of aquatic centres and Lifesaving courses’ winter session being suspended, many questions and concerns have been brought to our attention. Here is the Lifesaving Society’s guideline.
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Be prepared before taking your National Lifeguard recertification! It is an exam in which your physical fitness, lifesaving abilities, knowledge and judgment are evaluated. For example, you can be asked to transfer a spinal-injured victim onto a spinal board. Being ready make it possible to reduce the recertification length and minimize the risk of failure.
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The guide Guide du Moniteur Premiers soins (in French only) has been updated.
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As part of the new Leadership program, please note that the Lifesaving Instructor and First Aid Instructor* recertification will now only take place in person. The credit-based recertification system will therefore not be applicable starting January 1st, 2019. -
The Leadership Program Guide is now available (edition 2019) on the sauvetage.qc.ca website. You can consult it right now.