Becoming a lifeguard will require basic knowledge of first aid and other lifesaving skills due to the variety of environments you may be working in. This course is designed to teach you the foundations of lifeguarding, first aid and emergency response. You will learn about the basic life support (BLS) technique, types of emergencies and how to respond effectively. We will also discuss emergency medical services (EMS) and scenario-based training.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 192048 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Diploma |
| Course Duration | 10-15 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Explain ways to perform effective CPR and chest compressions • Apply injury assessment and management principles in aquatic settings • Select an effective water rescue technique to save lives • Recognise the symptoms and first aid for common respiratory emergencies • Recall the importance of working with emergency medical services personnel • Identify the essential components of documenting an incident in aquatic areas • Recognise and respond to emotional distress in emergency situations |
| Course Code | 740 |

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