Who can attend?
This course is certificated by NDA First Aid Training Ltd. This is NOT sufficient as a Lifeguard qualification but more so to satisfy your requirements within water safety as per your risk assessment. If you require courses governed by the Royal Life Saving Society please chose either Emergency Response, National Pool Lifeguard Qualification or National Rescue Test for Swimming Teachers and Coaches.(NRASTC) that we also offer.
What is included?
Health and Safety within the Pool environment;
Health and Safety Legislation, Understand the importance of duty of care, Risk Assessments, Pool Hazards, Pool Safety Operating Procedures (N.O.P and E.A P), Implement class Management and Safety, Carry out Hygiene Procedures
First Aid conditions including;
Asthma, Bleeding, Contamination of water/air, Cramp, Choking, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Head Injuries, Nosebleed, Near/Dry Drowning, Shock, Vomiting,
Life Support Section;
Turning a casualty, dealing with a casualty vomiting, Deal with sudden collapse, Recovery position, Resuscitation Child and Adult, Defibrillation awareness
Aquatic Rescue;
Rescue techniques, Reach, throw, slide in, wade and extended arm tow, using the steps, stirrup lift, resuscitation in the water, turning an unconscious pupil, 2/3 person lift out, have an awareness of Spinal Injury
