COURSE AIM:

To revisit and update pool rescue skills followed by reassessment of the Qualification.

COURSE SUMMARY:
This course is for those who already hold this award and preferably have a record of ongoing training.

The  Award is recognised in "Managing Health and Safety in Swimming Pools" as being appropriate for those  supervising swimming pool programmed activities.

The course includes:

Basic life support	Rescue techniques
Rescue techniques	Incident management
Management of the unconscious casualty, both on land and in the swimming pool	Awareness and management of suspected spinal cord injury

It is expected that applicants will be familiar with the contents of the National Rescue Awards especially the theory sections:

Pool safety operating procedures	Risk assessment and pool hazards
Class management and safety	Aquatic First Aid

There will be an opportunity to discuss these areas, but the majority of the training is on practical elements

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS?
Applicants must hold a current award.  Those who have allowed the award to lapse and have an ongoing training record will be accepted.  If you are in doubt please contact the centre for advice.

Please inform Learning4Life at the time of booking if you have any special needs or requirements

AN I OBTAIN A QUALIFICATION?
RLSS National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches.

HOW ARE THE CANDIDATES ASSESSED FOR A QUALIFICATION?
Practical and Theory Test by an independent assessor at the end of the course.

COURSE INFORMATION

DO I NEED ANYTHING FOR THE FIRST CLASS?
Tee-shirt and shorts and swim-wear for pool work, towel, whistle, notepad and pen.

ENROLMENT  How do I enrol?

VENUE:  The Wordsley School   01384 816043