Poolside CPR
CPR
This course is intended for those who are expected to assist the lifeguard when performing CPR.
The trainee will be able to establish a safe environment and the need for CPR on an adult or child.
- Candidate will be able to identify potential sources of danger
- Candidate will be able to identify causes of unconsciousness
- Candidate will be able to list at least four common causes of cardiac arrest
- Candidate will be able to describe the main signs of cardiac arrest
By the end of the session the trainee will be able to demonstrate CPR, as a lone rescuer, in a simulated incident on an appropriate resuscitation training manikin.
The trainee must be able to perform CPR for at least two minutes.