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THE AMERICAN CLUB
MAR / APR 2017
AQUATICS
LIFEGUARD RETRAINING
Last November, the Aquatics Department undertook retraining for all full-time and part-time lifeguards. The full-day course
covered a variety of topics specially designed to ensure our lifeguards possess more than adequate skills.
Topics covered
• Professionalism
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Guest relations
• All single lifeguard rescues – both conscious and unconscious
• Spinal injury removal from the pool (backboard use) – Team rescue
• Rapid removal from the pool (non-breathing guest in distress) – Team rescue
• Respirator emergencies – BVM use
• O2 Support
• Cardiac emergencies – AED use
• Spinal injury management
• Injury management
• Medical and environmental emergencies
The main highlight of the course was the professionalism of our team – they do not require additional training when it comes
to vigilance and thinking on their feet in times of crises. The teamwork among staff was also commendable as the group
worked cohesively and displayed their problem-solving skills during the simulations. With that, they are now working hard to
uphold The Club's existing high standards while constantly implementing new training techniques and life-preserving skills.