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Bronze Medaillion

January 22, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

AUD189.00

BRONZE MEDALLION COURSE

Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Inc RTO 5431

Practicing aquatic rescue

Dates

January 2022

CPR: Sunday 23rd January  CPR  08-11-.00 pm

Bronze Course:   Saturday 22nd of January 08 am-4 pm

ID: 1817957

 

 

How to enrol:

Please cut and paste the course ID in the following link to your web browser: click here: https://www.lifesavingtraining.com.au/in-house-course-search/

Course cost: $189 includes CPR THE DAY BEFORE

Pre-requisites

There is prior online learning required before doing the course. Course material and Bronze Medallion Course Books will be sent to your address.

Please book early enough so you have the time to study and you receive your learning material prior to the course

Please read below about your fitness requirements you need to pass the course.

Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Inc RTO 5431 Bronze Medallion

Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Inc RTO 5431 Bronze Medallion is recognised as the minimum standard for a qualified lifesaver. This award also increases employment opportunities with many pools and aquatic centres as they require employees who conduct aquatic programs to have their Bronze Medallion.

This course will enhance your personal survival skills while providing you with the knowledge and skills to develop the level of judgement, technique and physical ability required to safely carry out water rescues.

The Bronze Medallion course offers a nationally recognised certification and has flexible delivery options to meet the needs of schools and groups. Please request what your groups need. Call us for enquiries.

 

A medium level of aquatic fitness is required for some practical components of the Bronze Medallion.

Content

THEORY

Safe water practices; survival in the water; self-preservation; recognising an emergency; assessment before and during a rescue; priorities for rescue; CPR theory; acceptance of responsibility; use of bystanders; emergency care and contacting emergency services.

PRACTICAL

  • Resuscitation: Demonstrate effective CPR
  • Swim: Swim 400 metres continuously within 13 minutes. 100m freestyle, 100m breaststroke, 100m survival backstroke, 100m sidestroke.
  • Timed Tow: Swim 50 metres, then tow a patient 50m within 3 min 15 sec.
  • Survival and Rescue Skills: Demonstrate a range of survival techniques and appropriate rescues for a range of different aquatic environments and scenarios.
  • Spinal Injuries: Basic management of a suspected spinal injury in shallow water.
  • Rescue Initiative: Demonstrate initiative in effecting a rescue of two people who are in difficulty up to 15 metres from safety.

Details

Date:
January 22, 2022
Time:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
AUD189.00
Website:
https://reeflifesaving.org/bronze-medallion-course/

Organizer

Annika Grunwald
Phone
0404 677 400
Email
airliebeachswimcentre@gmail.com

Venue

Airlie Beach Swim Centre
2583 Proserpine Shute Harbour Rd
Cannonvale QLD , Whitsundays 4802 Australia
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Phone
0404 677 400
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