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Rookie Patrol

H₂0 Proficiency

1.        Demonstrate a slip-in entry appropriate for unknown waters and a stride entry.

2.        Demonstrate 1 forward OR 1 backward somersault in the water.

3.        Swim head-up freestyle or breaststroke, 25 m or yd.

4.        Demonstrate ready position with a stationary scull for 30 seconds.

5.        Demonstrate a foot-first and a head-first surface dive to a maximum depth of 2m.

6.        Starting in the water, swim underwater for a distance of 5 m or yd.

7.        Demonstrate legs-only 25 m or yd. using patroller's choice of lifesaving kick.

8.        Wearing a PFD, shirt and shorts or long pants, demonstrate a forward roll entry into deep water and swim 25 m or yd.

9.        Complete a 350 m or yd. workout on 3 different occasions throughout the training course: Warm-up - 100 m or yd.; Work set - 6 x 25 m or yd. freestyle on 60 sec.;  Cool down - 100 m or yd.   

10.     Swim 100 m in 3 minutes or better (100 yd. in 2:40 min.) using freestyle or any combination of strokes of the patroller's choice.

First Aid

11.     Demonstrate a primary assessment including hazards and ABCs on an unconscious, breathing victim.

12.     Demonstrate rescue breathing with a victim of the patroller's choice or with a manikin.

13.     Demonstrate the ability to recognize when to call EMS and how to do it.

Recognition & Rescue

14.     Recognition & Rescue· Look at the aquatic facility for 10 - 15 seconds. Turn and describe what you saw. 

15.     a) Demonstrate ability to simulate in the water the appearance of a weak swimmer and a non-swimmer. b) Demonstrate ability to recognize the difference between a weak swimmer and non-swimmer.

16.     From a standing position on land, throw a buoyant aid with line to hit a target on the surface of the water as many times as possible within 30 seconds.

Ranger Patrol

H₂0 Proficiency

1.         From a height (max. 1 m), demonstrate a head-first entry and a compact jump into deep water.

2.        Demonstrate 1 forward AND 1 backward somersault in the water as a continuous sequence.

3.        Stride entry and swim head-up freestyle or breaststroke 25 m or yd. Assume ready position.

4.        Demonstrate eggbeater kick in a stationary position for at least 30 sec.

5.        Support a 2.3 kg (5 lb.) object for at least 2 minutes in deep water.

6.        Carry a 2.3 kg (5 lb.) object 25 m or yd. using patroller's choice of lifesaving kick.

7.        Starting in the water, swim underwater for a distance of at least 10 m or yd.

8.        Head-up approach into surface dive to a maximum depth of 2 m. Swim underwater for at least 2 - 3 m or yd. to recover a small object. Surface and carry object to starting point.

9.        Demonstrate an assisted removal of a conscious victim.

10.     Swim a 100 m or yd. individual medley as follows: 25 m or yd. each of lifesaving kick, backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle.

11.     Swim 200 m in 6 minutes or better (200 yd. in 5:20 min.) using freestyle or any combination of strokes of the patroller's choice.

First Aid

12.     Demonstrate primary assessment of a conscious and cooperative victim who describes his or her chief complaint and how injury occurred.

13.     Demonstrate rescue breathing and the ability to manage vomiting.

14.     Simulate the appearance and treatment of a conscious victim with an obstructed airway.

15.     Demonstrate primary assessment and emergency care for a victim in shock.

Recognition & Rescue

16.     Recognition & Rescue a) Demonstrate ability to simulate in the water the appearance of a weak swimmer, a non-swimmer and an unconscious victim. b) Demonstrate ability to recognize the difference between a weak swimmer and non-swimmer, and to recognize the unconscious victim. c) Demonstrate the ability to recognize and avoid victims who present a danger to the rescuer.

17.     From 3 different heights or positions, locate and describe an object located on the bottom or below the surface.

18.  Perform a non-contact rescue using a buoyant aid. Approach 20 m or yd. and encourage victim to safety while maintaining a safe distance and calling for assistance. Rescuer performs appropriate follow?up procedures, including treatment for shock.

Star Patrol

H₂0 Proficiency

1.         Demonstrate shallow and deep dives.  Demonstrate AT LEAST TWO different entries with different aids.

2.        Entry with aid and swim head-up freestyle or breaststroke 25 m or yd. Assume ready position and demonstrate ability to scull forward, backward and turn.

3.        Demonstrate defense methods from the front, side and rear.

4.        Demonstrate eggbeater kick showing ability to travel, change direction and height levels.

5.        Demonstrate legs-only 25 m or yd. with 4.5 kg (10 lb.) object using patroller's choice of a lifesaving kick.

6.        Demonstrate a roll-in entry wearing long-sleeved shirt and long pants. Swim 5 m or yd. to don a PFD and assume HELP position for 30 seconds.

7.        Support a 4.5 kg (10 lb.) object at the surface for at least 2 minutes in deep water.

8.        Demonstrate the removal of an unconscious victim with the assistance of an untrained bystander.

9.        Head-up approach into head-first surface dive to a maximum depth of 2 m. Swim underwater for 5 - 10 m or yd. and surface. Foot-first surface dive (maximum depth 2 m), recover an object and return it to the starting point.

10.     Demonstrate in shallow water, the ability to turn a victim face-up and support the face above the surface.

11.     Complete a 600 m or yd. workout at least 3 times during the training course: Warm-up - 25 m or yd. lifesaving kick, 50 m or yd. backstroke, 50 m or yd. breaststroke, 50 m or yd. freestyle; Stroke drills: 5 x 25 m or yd.; Work set: 4 x 50 m or yd. on 90 sec.; Cool down: 100 m or yd.

12.  Swim 300 m in 9 minutes or better (300 yd. in 8:00 min.) using freestyle or any combination of strokes of the patroller's choice.

First Aid

13.     Demonstrate primary assessment including cause of injury and scene assessment using observation of the scene and information obtained from bystanders.

14.     Demonstrate primary assessment and appropriate care for external bleeding.

15.     Simulate the treatment of an unconscious victim with an obstructed airway.

16.     Perform a rescue of a victim with one or more of the following conditions: unconsciousness; non-breathing; vomiting; obstructed airway (conscious or unconscious victim).

Recognition & Rescue

17.     Demonstrate ability to perform and recognize whistle signals.

18.  Perform a rescue of a weak swimmer or non-swimmer with a towing aid. Swim approach 20 m or yd. and tow victim to safety showing ability to avoid contact. Rescuer performs appropriate follow-up procedures, including treatment for shock.