STA International Pool Lifeguard

This course is aimed at people who would like to become a pool lifeguard. Learners must be able to swim completely and be able to surface dive down to the deepest part of the bottom of the pool floor.

Learners are required to undertake CPR and First Aid techniques as well as pool rescue skills throughout the course.

On successful completion of the course, learners will be issued with a STA International Pool Lifeguard Certificate.

On successful completion of the course, learners will:

• Be able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation for an adult sudden collapse casualty, drowning casualty, child and infant casualty
• Be able to perform first aid for an unconscious casualty including the recovery position and aftercare
• Be able to administer first aid for a range of conditions / injures including choking, bleeding, burns, muscle and bone injuries as well as medical conditions
• Be able to perform poolside rescue skills
• Be able to perform in water rescue skills including retrieval of a submersible manikin from the deepest part of the pool and team lift out
• Be able to perform suspected spinal cord injury rescues in deep and shallow water
• Be able to respond to and manage an emergency situation
• Understand the role of a pool lifeguard
• Understand how to supervise the aquatic environment
• Understand how to use equipment effectively.

Cost £275 per candidate. Email for further information.