TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is designed for participants wishing to attain a qualification to meet Workplace Health and Safety requirements where Emergency Care response is a duty of care. e.g. Outdoor Activities Officers, Pool Attendants and Staff, Snorkelling Guides and Supervisors, Aquatic Rescue personnel


PREREQUISITES:

Current Life Support qualifications completed within the last 6 months (this can be updated prior to or following the program)
The ability to complete a swim of 400 meters within a time of 13 minutes

COMPETENCIES GAINED:

	Assess the situation and provide basic care to manage life threatening emergencies. (Life Support/CPR)
	Respond to an Aquatic Emergency using Basic Water Rescue Techniques.

COURSE CONTENT

	Safe Safe water practices
	Self Preservation - Survival
	Recognition & Assessment of an Aquatic Emergency
	Approach - Defence - Escape Techniques.
	Resuscitation Review
	Rescues
	Spinal Injury Management

DURATION: 1 day full time

COST:- includes: Life Support Training if required, CPR Card, Statement of Attainment, Pool Entrance Fee.