Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Fwd: New! Red Cross Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Course

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Date: Jan 13, 2015 10:31 AM
Subject: New! Red Cross Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Course
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New! Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Course

The American Red Cross Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding (Water < 3'), now available, is a basic-level course for entry-level participants at pools or attractions with maximum water depths of 3 feet or less.

Examples of extreme shallow water attractions (3' or less) are Winding rivers, Catch pools, Slide run outs, Water play areas, and Slide dispatch.

Here are some benefits of the Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding course.
  • Provides flexibility of training for your park environment
  • All staff have consistent professional level training in First Aid, CPR, AED
  • Expanded training options, especially valuable for facilities with extremely shallow water
  • Specialized course content focusing on the knowledge and skills to guard water depths of 3 feet or less
  • Bridge courses available to certify Aquatic Attraction Lifeguards in Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguarding
  • 1-hour in-service training available to orient current Red Cross Lifeguards to the Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding skills
In addition, there are optional add-on modules to the Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding course. Check them out below.
  • Administering Emergency Oxygen
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Training
  • Asthma Inhaler Training
  • Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training
Course Certification: Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED (Water Less Than or Equal to 3'), valid for 2 years. Professional lifeguarding certification including First Aid and CPR/AED for professional rescuers and Waterpark skills module content. The course length is 22 hours, 30 minutes (23 hours with optional skill practice session).

Current Lifeguarding instructors and instructor trainers who wish to teach the Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding course or conduct in-service training in the aquatic attraction lifeguarding skills may complete a free online instructor bridge. Online instructor/instructor trainer bridge is now available on Instructor's Corner, so check out Instructor's Corner.

Please contact your Red Cross representative for more information about the new Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Course!

 
     
 

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