Pool Respondent First Aid Course

Suitability: This course is suitable for people working in an environment where water and swimming activities are involved. It provides clear information about the different rescue and handling techniques of the casualty whilst still in the water and what assistance needs to be given until professional medicals take over. This course is also suitable to renew an already existing qualification in the subject

Validity of Certificate: 3 years

Course Duration: 8 hours

Course Assessment: During the Pool Responder & First Aid Course, participants are practically assessed on the various practical aspects (mentioned below) of the course. At the end of the course, participants are assessed by a multiple choice assessment sheet to assess understanding of main topics and any weaknesses are addressed by the tutor

Certification: Upon completing the course, each participant will be issued with a Pool Responder First Aid certificate

The Pool Responder & First Aid course includes practice of the various methods of extracting an unwell casualty from the water, Primary Survey concluded by CPR and use of an AED on adult, child and baby manikin, Secondary Survey concluded by the recovery position, recovery position for spinal injury, practice of various wound dressing and sling-making