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Lifesaving & Lifeguard Club
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Study Guides for the Lifesaving & Senior Lifesaving Clubs
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SASK-RESCUE Lifesaving & Lifeguard Club
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RESOURCES Study Guides for the Lifesaving & Senior Lifesaving Clubs |
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Instructions1. All of the award book references are for The Canadian Lifesaving Manual except for the National Lifeguard Service award which is from the Alert Manual and the Aquatic Emergency Care award which is from this set of notes. 2. This study guide must be fully completed and handed in. 3. Please insure that you answer each question to the fullest that you can. No one sentence quickies unless it specifically states to do so. 4. Remember that you cannot be penalized for having your answer too large but if you do not fully answer a question, you will be given back your study guide to do so. 5. When answering a question, you need to write down the question and then the answer following it. Please organize your work so that it is easy to identify which section and question you are answering. If it is too difficult to read or follow your study guide, it will be returned to you so that you can fix it. 6. You will receive a complete or incomplete mark on your study guide. You must receive a complete mark on your study guide to pass the course so please insure that it is neat & complete. 7. Please print or type if possible. If your work is too difficult to read due to poor handwriting or printing, it will be returned to you.
Bronze Star1. Completely describe the six typical drowning victims? (Chl) 2. Explain the aims of the RLSSC. (Ch 1) 3. Explain the eleven ways to prevent drowning. (Ch 2) 4. Fully describe how to enter into the EMS system. (Ch 3) 5. Explain the purpose and procedure for the HELP position. (Ch3) 6. Fully explain the ladder approach. (Ch 4) 7. Describe the different types of victims. (Ch 4) 8. Fully explain the rescuer's checklist. (Ch 4) 9. Fully explain how the Reverse and Ready works and why it is so important. (Ch 4) 10. Describe how to perform a search in shallow water and deep water. (Ch 5) 11. Explain the steps in treating a conscious obstructed airway for an adult or child. (Ch 7) 12. Explain the steps in treating an unconscious obstructed airway for an adult or child. (Ch 7) 13. Explain the steps in rescue breathing. (Ch 7) 14. Explain how to recruit and train a bystander to perform rescue breathing. (Ch 7) 15. Explain the steps in CPR for adults. (Ch7)
Bronze Medallion1. Explain the Rescue Process for Self Rescue. (Ch3) 2. What are the steps in a Self Rescue from good water conditions? (Ch3) 3. What are the steps in a Self-Rescue from Moving Water? (Ch3) 4. How do you use your clothing as a Self-Rescue Assist? (Ch3) 5. How do you remove your clothing in a Self-Rescue? (Ch 3) 6. What are the steps in a Self-Rescue from Cold Water? (Ch 3) 7. Explain how to use and instruct bystanders effectively. (Ch 4) 8. Describe the different defences and releases. (Ch 5) 9. Explain the components and physiology of respiration. (Ch 7) 10. Explain the components and physiology of circulation. (Ch 7) 11. Explain the steps in CPR for children. (Ch7) 12. Explain the signs & symptoms and the emergency care necessary for shock. (Ch 8) 13. Explain the signs & symptoms and the emergency care necessary for external bleeding. (Ch 8) 14. Explain the signs & symptoms and the emergency care necessary for heart attack. (Ch 8) 15. Explain the signs & symptoms and the emergency care necessary for stroke. (Ch 8) 16. Explain what is meant by target heart rate zone. (Ch 10) 17. Explain the importance in lifesaving of each of the components of physical fitness. (Ch 10)
Bronze Cross1. How do you check for hazards in streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and oceans? (Ch 2) 2. How do you check for hazards in supervised pools, waterparks and waterfronts? (Ch 2) 3. How do you check for hazards in unsupervised pools and waterfronts? (Ch 2) 4. Explain the differences between lifesavers & lifeguards. (Ch 4) 5. Explain the different removal techniques for an conscious / unconscious patient. (Ch 4) 6. Explain how to use other rescuers. (Ch 5) 7. Describe how to perform a rescue on more than one victim. (Ch5) 8. Describe how to assess the rescue environment & remove any hazards. (Ch 6) 9. Describe how to conduct the primary assessment. (Ch 6) 10. Describe how to get a history of the victim and the emergency. (Ch 6) 11. Describe how to conduct the secondary assessment. (Ch 6) 12. Explain the steps in treating a conscious obstructed airway for an infant. (Ch7) 13. Explain the steps in treating an unconscious obstructed airway for an infant. (Ch 7) 14. Explain the steps in CPR for infant. (Ch7) 15. Explain the signs & symptoms and the emergency care necessary for hyperventilation. (Ch 8) 16. Explain the signs & symptoms and the emergency care necessary for hypothermia. (Ch 8) 17. Explain the signs & symptoms and the emergency care necessary for heat exhaustion. (Ch 8) 18. Explain what a spinal injury is and how it can be caused. (Ch 8) 19. Describe the things that you should do after a critical incident. (Appendix A)
Distinction1. Fully describe the physical, mental and emotional responses of Acute Critical Incident Stress. (Appendix A). 2. Fully describe how to get a history of the victim and the emergency. (Ch 6) 3. Fully describe how to conduct the secondary assessment. (Ch 6) 4. Describe how to perform a rescue on more than one patient. (Ch 5) 5. Fully explain what are some common causes of spinal injuries. (Ch 8) 6. Describe what areas of the body can be affected by specific types of spinal injuries. (Ch 8) 7. Describe the ways that you can reduce the stress in a rescue to you the rescuer and to the victim. (Ch 4) 8. Explain the signs & symptoms and the emergency care necessary for bone fractures. (Ch 8) 9. Describe how to evaluate, develop and maintain your physical fitness. (Ch 10)
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