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Waterfront Lifeguarding |
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The purpose of the American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding course is to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies both in a pool and at a waterfront environment. The course content and activities prepare participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning and injuries. |
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| Course Length: 37 hours |
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| Prerequisites |
550 yard swim (front crawl & breaststroke)
20 yard swim & brick retrieval from 7-10 ft water (timed)
Underwater swim 3 ring retrieval
Age 15 |
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| Certification Validity |
Waterfront Lifeguarding/First Aid 3 years
CPR & AED 2 years |
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| Water Skills |
Slide in Entry
Simple Assist
Reaching Assist and Throwing Assist with Equipment
Passive Submerged Victim Shallow Water
Water Entry with Mask and Fins
Shallow Water Line Search
Feet-First Surface Dive with Mask and Fins
Head-First Surface Dive with Mask and Fins |
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| First Aid Skills |
Secondary Assessment
Applying an Anatomic Splint
Applying a Soft Splint
Using a Backboard for a Standing Victim on Land |
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| Additional Training |
Administering Emergency Oxygen
Airway Management
Bloodborne Pathogens
Epinephrine auto injector
Assisting with inhaler |
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