STA Pool Lifeguard

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Course Details

This qualification covers:

Knowing how to prepare and maintain a healthy and safe pool environment
Knowing how to carry out pool emergency procedures and basic rescue skills
Knowing how to observe activities carefully and continuously while supervising the pool
Knowing how to give customers information and help
Understanding the need to educate customers on how to use the pool safely
Knowing how to identify and deal with any potential hazards promptly and safely while the pool is in use
Giving information and help with effective communication with customers and colleagues
Understanding the Pool Safety Operating Procedures
Understanding the roles and responsibilities of a pool responder and first aider
Understanding basic first aid procedures for injuries sustained in an aquatic environment
Knowing how to respond to a pool emergency situation and administer basic life support
Understanding the differences when dealing with various kinds of casualties
Being able to respond to simulated pool emergencies
Understanding the important of recording, reporting and analysing pool emergency and first aid situations