The lifesaving society provides the national lifeguard certification fee, the alert textbook and a first aid kit, pocket mask, gloves and whistle to the recipient. Become a lifeguard royal life saving society uk rlss uk. National vocational beach lifeguard qualification the royal life saving society uk rlss uk has teamed up with surf life saving association slsa wales and surf life saving sls gb to develop a new national standard for beach lifeguarding. Lifeguard national program standards page 3 of 69 1. Kentucky lifeguarding certification courses, training. Cross lifeguarding manual is a required resource for bsa lifeguard instructors and candidates. As canadas lifeguarding expert, the lifesaving society sets the standard for aquatic safety and certifies canadas national lifeguards.
You will need to purchase the arc lifeguarding manual to complete this guide which is provided as an additional resource to help reinforce the learning objectives of the various lifeguarding, waterfront lifeguarding,courses. You are training to become a professional lifeguard, taking responsibility for. Nasco lifeguard manual the national aquatic safety company copyright nasco 1999 rev. The american red cross lifeguardingfirst aidcpraed certification is valid for 2. National lifeguard certification is current for 2 years and is recertified by completing a national lifeguard recertification exam.
Royal national lifeboat institution rnli, a charity registered in england. Lifeguard pro offers the worlds most convenient lifeguard certification courses. Provide an example of a training activity to improve one component of. Learn about lifeguard training and certification with the american red cross. We are one of the nations largest listings of arc, aha, nsc and ashi cpr, aed, bls, first aid, and bloodborne pathogen classes. Iql uk is the awarding organisation recognised and monitored by ofqual, qualifications wales and ccea regulation in northern ireland.
Lifeguard certification program aquatic leaders ellis. From the responsibilities of being a professional lifeguard to injury prevention and first aid skills, our lifeguarding manual is designed to be an informative guide with useful resources and tips you will utilize throughout your career. Lifeguarding study guide questions you will need to complete the attached lifeguarding study guide prior to class. Aquatic leadership registered programs city of toronto. This manual is part of the american red cross lifeguarding program. These materials are updated regularly with the most uptodate information, including the latest resuscitation standards, and are required for most training courses. The starguard elite aquatic risk prevention program includes establishment as a starguard training center, lifeguard licensing, an innovative audit program, onsite visits for staff development, annual client camp conference for aquatic management professionals, a groundbreaking online portal to manage operations data all in one place.
Once students are enrolled, theyll receive the latest sciencebased training from experienced instructors, and develop skills theyll use for a lifetime. Find a lifeguarding course near you and get trained today. This manual is part of the american red cross swimming and water safety. The lifeguard is an essential training resource which every candidate undertaking the national pool lifeguard qualification generation 9 must have it is mandatory that every participant of the nplq has their own personal copy. National pool lifeguard qualification nplq gll college. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. The lifesaving society has developed national lifeguard ads for use by affiliate members to advertise their national lifeguard courses and, longer term, to develop and recruit potential lifeguard staff.
Pool ataglance notes test items the nls pool certification is designed to develop the fundamental values, judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness required by lifeguards. Through iql uk, the leading provider of lifeguard training, there are. Lifeguard manual 2017 read books, audiobooks, and more. American red cross lifeguarding and water safety students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class, and pass a precourse swimming skills test prior to taking our courses. National lifeguard is a lifeguarding certification program in canada, offered by the lifesaving society.
The treatment recommendations and related training guidelines have been developed by the american national red cross scientific advisory council sac, a panel of nationally recognized experts in fields that include emergency medicine, emergency medical services ems, nursing, occupational health, sports medicine, school and public health. Multiyear lifeguard certifications that include cpr require a cpr certification each. Red cross participantlevel lifeguard courses assistant lifeguard course this is a prerequisite course to the professional lifeguard certification that teaches knowledge and practice of first aid, rescue skills, lifeguarding skills, safe behaviours, and how to be part of an elite team. National lifeguard certification builds on the fundamental skills, knowledge and values of the lifesaving society to develop the practical skills and knowledge required by lifeguards. Stepbystep instructions and guidelines are given for rescuing drowning.
By will evans, director of safety education, markel insurance company. National lifeguard certification fee, the alert textbook and a first aid kit, pocket mask. The nls course emphasizes the lifeguarding skills, principles and practices, and the decisionmaking processes which will assist the lifeguard to. On successful completion of the course you will be fully qualified to work as a pool lifeguard. The society represents canada internationally in the commonwealth royal life saving society and we are canadas full member in the international life. National pool lifeguard qualification nplq royal life saving. A report of the working group is a publication of the national center for injury prevention and the centers for disease control and prevention centers for disease control and prevention. The american red cross lifeguarding first aidcpraed certiication is valid for 2 years.
National pool lifeguard qualification nplq royal life. Additional training may be required to meet state and local regulations or facilityspeciic policies. The american national red cross and protected by various national statutes. Lifeguard training paperback student edition, december 1, 2000. Nasco lifeguard textbook the national aquatic safety company copyright nasco 1999 rev. Lifeguard textbook national aquatic safety company. Rlss national pool lifeguard qualification 8 th edition. Lifeguard instructor manual national aquatic safety company.
Posses current lifeguard training, first aid, and cprpr certifications copies will be kept in the pool office complete the mandatory reporter, osha hazardous chemicals, and blood borne pathogen training on line, within a month of being hired. Cross lifeguarding manual is a required resource for bsa lifeguard instructors and. The lifeguarding certification offered by the lss is the national lifeguard program, which was officially launched in 1964. Standards for aquaticlifeguard certifications are contained in new york state sanitary codes ssc subpart 61. Through iql uk, the leading provider of lifeguard training, there are more than 90,000 rlss uk pool lifeguards trained in the national pool lifeguard qualification nplq. The lifesaving society publishes and distributes books and dvds to support its training programs, public education initiatives, lifesaving sport and safety management. Lifeguard classes city of omaha parks and recreation.
National lifeguard training emphasizes prevention and effective rescue response in emergencies including first aid treatment. In november 2009, the canadian red cross lifeguard program was developed in accordance with international research and quality. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This guide should be used in combination with the alert and canadian lifesaving manuals. Aquatic certifications fact sheet department of health ny.
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