POOL LIFEGUARD TRAINING

Pool Lifeguard Training Module is designed to provide trainees with both theoretical and practical knowledge of the basics of rescue in swimming pool conditions. Trainees are also given the knowledge of hazard recognition, equipment use and venue management as well as a wide variety of other skills.

This training is also designed to empower candidates with knowledge and skills to provide Pool safety aid to assist in a victim’s survival prior to transfer to a medical or paramedical facility.

People who complete this course become certified Pool Lifeguards and will be able to provide urgent care in an emergency. An individual will be informed about safety issues at the Swimming Pools and be prepared to react properly during an emergency or accident. Preventative measures are also taught to decrease the likelihood of accidents at swimming pools.

BENEFITS OF TRAINING:

The quality returns in training the candidates, in pool lifeguard skills shall be visible and measurable. An individual who knows the skills to help a person in distress is an asset at the pool, in transit, or any water body. The benefits in terms of money spent in training versus money spent after an emergency is vast and also helps individual, society and organization to be seen as one that is concerned for the safety of its people.

OBJECTIVES:

  1. To provide information and basic principles of Pool lifeguarding.
  1. To train candidates in early assessing of medical emergency (primary survey).
  2. To train Lifeguards in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and empower them in 30 protocols.
  1. To train lifeguards in various types of rescue, carriages, support and evacuation techniques.

The course content for a pool lifeguard is mentioned below:

  1. Personal and Swimmers safety and wellbeing.
  1. Aquatic Awareness and Swimming Skills.
  1. Anatomy and Physiology of a Human Body.
  1. First Aid, CPR and Casualty Management.
  1. Rescue Techniques using equipment such as Rescue Tubes and Rescue Boards.
  1. Carriages and Evacuations.
  1. Pool Patrolling, Surveillance and Communications

PREREQUISITE FOR PARTICIPANTS:

A candidate is eligible to join the course if he/she meets the following prerequisites:
1) Able to Swim 50 meters continuously within 50 seconds
2) Able to Run 50 meters in 25 seconds
3) Able to float at one position for at least 30 seconds
4) Able to swim underwater for 15 meters
5) Able to immerse the face on surface of water for 60 seconds
6) Must understand & be able to write Bangla or English language
7) Must be physically, mentally & medically fit to attend the course

The course should comprise of a minimum of 10 participants in order to get the skills and group dynamics interactive. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Certificate of competence will be issued to the participant who completes the training and passes the written & practical test