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Lifeguards Without Borders projects have included lifeguard instructor training programs in Peru; teaching EMS, nursing and physician courses; performing medical research on drowning; donating whistles, buoys, and rescue boards; and providing additional lifeguards for large-scale events, such as Carnaval in Ecuador.
With Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid certification, one can be an assistant lifeguard in some provinces. [2] For National Lifeguard Certification or to become an Instructor, a current or expired Bronze Cross and current Standard First Aid certification are required. The Bronze Cross endurance swim requirement is 400 meters in 11 minutes ...
Annually, over one million Canadians take part in the Society's swimming, lifesaving, lifeguard and leadership training programs. [2] The Lifesaving Society is incorporated in Canada under the name "The Royal Life Saving Society Canada/La Société Royale de Sauvetage Canada", [1] and it has branches for every province and territory.
The corps is the forerunner of the present-day Red Cross water safety program. Longfellow organized the lifesaving program. [1] The Jacksonville Beach Volunteer Corps is the last of its kind in the country. [2] The American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps Station is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Program. [3]
As of July 2013, lifesaving sport (also known as competitive lifesaving) at the international level consists of the following disciplines – 100m Manikin Tow with Fins, 100m Obstacle Swim (Masters), 100m Rescue Medley, 200m Obstacle Swim, 200m Super Lifesaver, 4x25m Manikin Relay, 4x50m Medley Relay, 4x50m Obstacle Relay, 50m Manikin Carry, Line Throw, Simulated Emergency Response Competition ...
Four Huntington Beach Junior Lifeguard Instructors; Peter Eich, Scott Hunthausen, Olin Patterson, and Henry Reyes started ISLA in 2008. ISLA was formed after Scott returned home from a study abroad semester in Nicaragua where he experienced the drowning of his host family's son friend, and witnessed the alarming drowning rates where over 60 people drowned during the 4-day Semana Santa holiday ...
National Lifeguard, commonly known as an NL, NLA or NLS, is a lifeguarding certification program in Canada, offered by the Lifesaving Society. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] 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.
Demonstrating CPR for three minutes; Demonstrating proficiency in using rescue aids: How to use a throw bag with rope; How to use a throw ball with rope (very similar to a throw bag) Devices for CPR; Exam. Demonstrating proficiency in (written test): Rescue swimming badge in gold as awarded by the ASB. Methods of cardiopulmonary resuscitation