Programs & Courses

Preventing Drowning Through Education and Training

Our Lifesaving Society programs are designed to build essential water safety skills and a lifelong respect for aquatic environments. Through our Swim for Life® program, participants develop strong swimming abilities paired with water safety knowledge that lasts a lifetime. With WaterSmart® education for all, we teach vital skills to prevent drowning, recognize distress, and respond to emergencies. Our National Lifeguard courses prepare participants to guard pools, waterparks, and waterfronts, emphasizing prevention, rescue, and life-saving techniques. We also offer First Aid training to manage injuries and medical emergencies anywhere – at home, work, or play. Additionally, our Lifesaving Sport programs engage youth in our mission of drowning prevention, while our experts support aquatic facilities by setting safety standards and offering guidance for safe operations.

Lifesaving programs are designed to educate participants on the key WaterSmart messages that help prevent drowning. Participants learn how to recognize when someone is in trouble and how to safely perform water rescues in everyday environments. Programs range from simple survival skills to complex rescues and are designed for ages 8 to adult.

Lifesaving Program

National Lifeguards ensure safety at pools, waterfronts, waterparks, and surf environments, focusing on accident prevention, education, rescue, and saving lives.

Lifeguarding Program

First aid is vital everywhere. Learn to deal with injuries and medical emergencies at home, work, or play.

First Aid Program

Our Swim for Life® program emphasizes in-water practice to build strong swimming skills and includes lifelong WaterSmart® education.

Swim for life® Program

Through Lifesaving Sport, the Lifesaving Society seeks to engage and inspire youth in our drowning prevention mission.

Sport Program

We establish safety standards, consult on aquatic safety, and provide management services for safe operations in aquatic facilities and waterfronts.

Aquatic Safety management Program

Looking for Recertification?

We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re renewing your certifications or seeking a full course, we can help you find a location that meets your needs. Explore both recertification and full course options on our course pages for all available details and prerequisite information.

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