Lifeguarding
2017 Edition
Program Information
2017 Blended Learning
Instructor Update
Forms and Fact Sheets
- Lifeguarding Precourse Skills Checklist
- Lifeguarding Course Fact Sheet
- Shallow Water Lifeguarding Course Fact Sheet
- Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Fact Sheet
- Waterpark Skills Module Fact Sheet
- Waterfront Skills Module Fact Sheet
- Lifeguarding Instructor Course Fact Sheet
- Participant Progress Log
- Waterfront Skills Checklist
- Waterpark Skills Checklist
- Sample Letter to Lifeguarding Course Participants
- Sample Letter to Shallow Water Lifeguarding Course Participants
- Sample Letter to Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Course Participants
- Sample Letter to Waterfront Skills Module Participants
- Sample Letter to Waterpark Skills Module Participants
Written Exams, Answer Sheets and Answer Keys
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid - Exam A
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid - Exam B
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Answer Sheet
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid Answer Keys
- Lifeguarding Skills – Exam A
- Lifeguarding Skills – Exam B
- Lifeguarding Skills Answer Sheet
- Lifeguarding Skills Answer Keys
- Shallow Water Lifeguarding Skills – Exam A
- Shallow Water Lifeguarding Skills – Exam B
- Shallow Water Lifeguarding Skills Answer Sheet
- Shallow Water Lifeguarding Skills Answer Keys
- Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Skills – Exam A
- Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Skills – Exam B
- Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Skills Answer Sheet
- Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Skills Answer Keys
- Waterfront Skills Module – Exam A
- Waterfront Skills Module – Exam B
- Waterfront Skills Module Answer Sheet
- Waterfront Skills Module Answer Keys
- Waterpark Skills Module – Exam A
- Waterpark Skills Module – Exam B
- Waterpark Skills Module Answer Sheet
- Waterpark Skills Module Answer Keys
Review and Bridge Course Information
Teaching Resources
Additional Resources
- Administrative Terms and Procedures
- Materials, Equipment and Supplies Checklist
- Manikin Requirements
- Manikin Decontamination and Use
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Resource Guide for Conducting and Administering Preparedness Health and Safety Courses
- United States Lifeguard Standards: A Review and Report of the United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition
Instructor Trainer Information
- Request to Set Up Instructor Courses
- Request for Instructor Trainer Guide and Instructor Course Exams
- Lifeguarding Instructor Course Presentation
- Lifeguarding Instructor/Instructor Trainer Review Course Outline with page references
- Lifeguarding Instructor and Instructor Trainer Review Course Administrative Updates
Links to Optional Add-On Modules
Course Materials
Instructor Materials
ACCESS DIGITAL MATERIALS - INSTRUCTOR-LED
Lifeguarding Instructor's Manual
Lifeguarding Course Presentation
Waterfront Lifeguarding Course Presentation
Waterpark Lifeguarding Course Presentation
ACCESS DIGITAL MATERIALS - BLENDED LEARNING
Lifeguarding Blended Learning Instructor's Manual
Lifeguarding Blended Learning Course Presentation
PURCHASE PRINT MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Lifeguarding Instructor's Manual
Lifeguarding DVD Set
Deluxe Lifeguarding Instructor's Kit – Includes American Red Cross Packpack
Lifeguard Hip Pack
Lifeguard Whistle
video
The Professional Lifeguard
The Unprofessional Lifeguard
Entries and Approaches
Not on Your Watch
Surveillance
Scanning
Zones Of Surveillance
Injury Prevention
Emergency Action Plans
Water Rescue Skills—Rescues at or Near the Surface
Review—Surveillance Activity 1
Water Rescue Skills—Submerged Victim Rescues
Extrications
Standard Precautions
Primary Assessment
Giving Ventilations – Adult, Child and Infant
Using a BVM – Two Rescuers
Conscious Choking—Adult and Child
Conscious Choking—Infant
Heart Attack and the Cardiac Chain Of Survival
CPR—Adult and Child
CPR—Infant
Two-Rescuer CPR—Adult and Child
Two-Rescuer CPR—Infant
Using an AED
Using an AED—CPR in Progress
CPR – Obstructed Airway
Putting It All Together: Multiple-Rescuer Response
Review—Surveillance Activity 2
Responding to Sudden Illnesses
Responding to Injuries
Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries on Land
When Things Do Not Go as Practiced
Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries in the Water
Waterfront Rescue Skills
Waterpark Rescue Skills
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding – Extrications
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding – When Things Do Not Go as Practiced
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding – Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries in Water
INSTRUCTOR VIDEO TOOLS
Lifeguarding Course Demonstration Video: Conducting Skill Practice
Lifeguarding Course Demonstration Video: Teaching Rescue Skills
Multiple-Rescuer Response Final Exam Example
Conducting a Multiple-Rescuer Response Scenario - Scenario 1
Participant Materials
Access Digital Materials
Lifeguarding Manual
PURCHASE PRINT MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Lifeguarding Manual
Lifeguard Hip Pack
Last Edition
INSTRUCTOR MATERIALS – ACCESS DIGITAL MATERIALS
2012 Lifeguarding Instructor's Manual
2015 Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding (Water Less Than or Equal to 3’) Instructor’s Manual
2012 Lifeguarding Course Presentation
2012 Waterfront Lifeguarding Course Presentation
PARTICIPANT MATERIALS – ACCESS DIGITAL MATERIALS
2012 Lifeguarding Manual
2012 Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding (Water less Than or Equal to 3’) Supplement
2012 LIFEGUARDING PROGRAM VIDEOS
The Professional Lifeguard
Entries and Approaches
Surveillance
Scanning
Zones of Surveillance
Injury Prevention
Emergency Action Plans
Water Rescue Skills – Rescues at or Near the Surface
Review – Surveillance Activity 1
Water Rescue Skills – Submerged Victim Rescues
Standard Precautions
Primary Assessment – Adult
Primary Assessment – Child and Infant
Primary Assessment – Adult
Using a Bag-Valve-Mask Resuscitator –Two Rescuers
Conscious Choking – Adult and Child
Conscious Choking – Infant
Unconscious Choking – Adult, Child and Infant
Heart Attack and the Cardiac Chain of Survival
CPR – Adult and Child
CPR – Infant
Two-Rescuer CPR – Adult and Child
Two-Rescuer CPR – Infant
Using an AED
Using an AED – CPR in Progress
Putting It All Together: Multiple Rescuer Response – CPR in Progress
Review – Surveillance Activity 2
Responding to Sudden Illnesses
Responding to Injuries
Caring for Spinal Injuries on Land
When Things Do Not Go as Practiced
Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries in the Water
Waterfront Rescue Skills
Waterpark Rescue skills
2015 AQUATIC ATTRACTION LIFEGUARDING PROGRAM VIDEOS
The Professional Lifeguard
Entries and Approaches
Surveillance
Scanning
Zones of Surveillance
Injury Prevention
Emergency Action Plans
Assists
Review – Surveillance Activity 1
Rescues
Removing Victims from the Water
Standard Precautions
Primary Assessment – Adult
Primary Assessment – Child and Infant
Using a Bag-Valve-Mask Resuscitator –Two Rescuers
Conscious Choking – Adult and Child
Conscious Choking – Infant
Unconscious Choking – Adult, Child and Infant
Heart Attack and the Cardiac Chain of Survival
CPR – Adult and Child
CPR – Infant
Two-Rescuer CPR – Adult and Child
Two-Rescuer CPR – Infant
Using an AED
Using an AED – CPR in Progress
Putting It All Together: Multiple Rescuer Response – CPR in Progress
Review – Surveillance Activity 2
Responding to Sudden Illnesses
Responding to Injuries
Caring for Spinal Injuries on Land
Additional Emergency Skills
Head, Neck and Spinal Injuries in the Water
2012 LIFEGUARDING PROGRAM ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Instructions for Completing the Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding (Water Less Than or Equal to 3’) Instructor/Instructor Trainer Bridge
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding (Water Less Than or Equal to 3’) Instructor/Instructor Trainer Bridge
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