Professional lifeguard Flashcards
1
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Characteristics of a professional lifeguard
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Knowledgable and skilled Reliable Mature Courteous and consitent Positive Professional Healthy and fit
2
Q
What not to do while on duty
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Don't leave your lifeguard station Dont use mobile phone Dont slouch Dont have conversations Dont eat
3
Q
Decision making Neumatic
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Figure out the problem
Identify possible solutions
Name the pros and cons for each solution
Decide which solution is best
4
Q
Legal considerations
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Duty to act, failure to act in an emergency could result in legal
Standard of care, expected to meet a minimum standard of care
Negligence, negligence includes: Failing to control or stop any behaviours that could result in any harm or injury
Failing to provide care
Abandonment
Confidentiality
Documentation
Consent
5
Q
Lifeguard team expectations
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Arriving to work on time Rotating stations on time Attending training Enforcing safety rules Communicating clearly Being prepared by maintaining knowledge, skills and fitness
6
Q
Acronyms
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Recognition
Intrustion
Distraction
Emergency
Action
Plan
