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LIFEGUARD INSTRUCTOR WRITTEN
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What is your role as the instructor? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- To ensure they know the knowledge and skills it give appropriate attention to victims What are the core courses to teach as a lifeguard instructor? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Lifeguarding, Shallow Water (</= 5ft.), Aquatic Attraction Guarding (>/= 3ft.) What are additional skills you have learn once being an instructor? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Waterfront and Waterpark What the two ways you can teach as an instructor? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Blended Learning and Instructor Led What is Blended Learning? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------online and in person What is instructor led? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------all in person
What is the minimum number of students to have in a class? ------ CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 5 What is the ratio of students per instructor? ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------1 instructor per 10 students What are the qualifications to participate in a Lifeguard ReCert? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Have a valid certification by the red cross or if expired needs to be in less than 30 days To pass a lifeguarding course, a student must.... ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Pass the precourse, attend the entire course, do the skills & activities proficiently, participate, show proficiency on final scenarios, and pass both final written examples As instructors we teach to the __________________, but look for the ___________________. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------standard, objective How many questions are on the CPR test and what is the passing grade --- ---CORRECT ANSWER---------------40 questions, need to get 80% ( Correct)
What consists of the powerpoint in a lifeguard certificate? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Powerpoint with notes, videos, and such What are benchmarks? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------They are the goal of each program/lesson. Found at the end of the chapter, includes what the program is about and why Besides equipment, what must be there when teaching in water skills and activities? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------a lifeguard define MARS ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Motivation, Association, Repetition, and Senses What is a Push Skill? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------instructors giving the info the class What is a Pull Skill? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------engage responsiveness from the entire class (open-ended questions) What is a skill demonstration? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Showing the class how to perform a skill yourself, either in or out of the water
with this Lifeguards are able to teach safety training for swim coaches and basic level CPR and first aid ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Self orientation Program that provides youth with a basic foundation of aquatic skills for future Red Cross classes ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Guard Start Letter that provides information about course health requirements and safety ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Sample letter to course participants what must be met for participants to receive certifications ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------course objectives two items that are required to be used to teach Red Cross Lifeguarding classes ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Lifeguard Student Book and Life guard DVD set Lifeguards primary piece of equipment ------CORRECT ANSWER------------- --Rescue tubes What is the recommended ration for AED's to participants ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1: Three training items required for the participants to use ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------manikins, non-latex gloves, and breathing barriers
The purpose of the American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding course --- ---CORRECT ANSWER---------------to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies both in a pool and waterfront Age the participant must be to take Waterfront Lifeguarding ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 15 Waterfront lifeguarding Prerequisites ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Swim 550 yards, 20 yds. with a 10 pound brick, and 5 yds. underwater retrieving 3 diving rings that are placed 5 yds. apart in water that is 4-7 ft. deep Length of the Waterfront Lifeguarding class ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------37 hours Recomended class size for Waterfront Lifeguarding ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------1: The purpose of the American Red Cross Waterpark Lifeguarding ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies Prerequisites for Waterpark Lifeguarding ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----300 yd swim, 20 yd swim with 10 pound brick
Waterpark Lifeguard course length ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 33 hours and 15 minutes Purpose of the American Red Cross Shallow Water Attendant Course ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------to teach participants the knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to emergencies in water up to four feet deep Shallow Water Attendent Prerequisites ------CORRECT ANSWER------------- --50 yd swim, 20 yd walk with 10 pound brick Shallow Water Attendant Course Length ------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ----30 hours and 30 minutes Lifeguard Management Prerequisites ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- None Lifeguard Management course length ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
- 7 hours and 10 minutes Primary source of technical lifeguarding content for the instructor to use ---- --CORRECT ANSWER---------------Lifeguard Manual Where is the instructor's manual can you find info on how to set up and run classes in a lifeguard program? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Chapter 3
Where are scenarios 5 & located? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Lesson 7 What is the last and final scenario? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- multiple rescue When a person fails, they fail. What is the one exception when doing a multiple person scenario? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------One person can fail out of the team and the team can still pass, if the group is constantly guiding them when the person has no clue whats going on If a student fails the written exam what happen? ------CORRECT ANSWER- --------------They have one more shot, if they don't pass the second time, they don't pass the course When did the Red Cross receive its congressional charters? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------First charter in 1900 and second charter in 1905 Who started the Rec Cross? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Clara Barton What are the five key services of the American Red Cross? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Disaster Relief, Supporting America's Military Families, Lifesaving Blood, Health and Safety Services, and International Services.
Programs that are part of the American Red Cross Training Services: ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------First Aid and CPR/AED Training Aquatics (Lifeguarding, Swimming and Water Safety) Babysitter's Training and Advanced Childcare Training Options that are included in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding Program: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Waterpark Lifeguarding Waterfront Lifeguarding CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Shallow Water Lifeguarding A resource the instructor is NOT required to use: ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Course Presentation Lifeguarding, shallow water lifeguarding and aquatic attraction lifeguarding are the 3 core lifeguarding courses; waterpark skills module can be taught separately or added to a core lifeguarding course; administering emergency oxygen course can be taught separately or added to any lifeguarding course ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------True Section C includes a sample letter to send out to course participants to set expectations and help participants prepare for the course ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------True Section B includes the course outlines and lesson plans ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------True
Program objectives in the instructor's manual that instructors need to ensure participants are aware of and meet ------CORRECT ANSWER-------- --------Define certain legal considerations and apply them to situations that they might encounter when lifeguarding
- Demonstrate how to safely and effectively perform one-rescuer and multi- rescuer CPR
- Explain the purpose, general procedures, and ability to implement an emergency action plan (EAP)
- ID behaviors of a swimmer, distressed swimmer, and active and passive victims.
- Recognize the signs of a heart attack The times allotted in the course outlines include the _________________ required for covering the __________________and do not include _____________ ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------minimum time content and class activities breaks If there are fewer than __________________, additional people certified in the program specialty area (Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED) must be added throughout the course for practicing and conducting skill sessions to achieve the course objectives. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 5 participants Not acceptable training facility ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- waterfront with surf Which of the following skills are practiced only on a manikin for reasons of educational quality and participant safety? ------CORRECT ANSWER-------- -------Ventilations, chest compressions and AED pad placement.
To successfully complete a course in the lifeguarding program, the participant must do which of the following? ------CORRECT ANSWER-------- -------Attend the entire course and actively participate in all course activities; pass the final skills scenarios; demonstrate competency in all required skills; successfully pass final written exams with a minimum grade of 80% Detailed information about the teaching strategies used in the course are in _____________________of the Lifeguarding Instructor's Manual ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------chapters 4 and 5 Teach to the _______________________, test to the _____________________ ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------standard; objective Instructors are responsible for submitting completed course records and reports to the Red Cross Learning Center within___________________________ ------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ----10 working days of course completion. Which of the following course(s) can instructors teach or co-teach during their 2-year certification period to maintain instructor certification? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Lifeguarding, Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding, and Shallow Water Lifeguarding. Course Completion and Certification Participants must: ------CORRECT ANSWER----------------Attend and participate in all class sessions.
- Participate in all course activities.
What is the American Red Cross? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors; the world's leading non-profit humanitarian organization; reflects the latest evidence- based science from 2015 Consensus on Science for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC), 2015 Guidelines for First Aid, 2011 United States Lifeguard Standards Coalition Report. What is the Red Cross Mission? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Who started American Red Cross? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Clara Barton established American Red Cross in Dansville, NY, on May 21,
When did the American Red Cross establish its first aid, water safety, and public health nursing programs? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------By 1918, American Red Cross established its first aid, water safety, and public health nursing programs. What are the Seven Fundamentals of American Red Cross? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality What are the Five Critical Areas that the American Red Cross Provide Care? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Response to people affected by disasters in the United States Support for members of the military and their families
Blood collection, processing and distribution Safety training services and certification International relief and development What Programs Does the American Red Cross Offer? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------First Aid and CPR/AED training Aquatics (Lifeguarding, Swimming and Water Safety) Babysitter's Training and Advanced Childcare Training Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Nurse Assistant Training and more What Lifeguarding Programs Does the American Red Cross Provide? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Lifeguarding Shallow Water Lifeguarding Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Waterpark Lifeguarding Waterfront Lifeguarding CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers When did the Red Cross receive its congressional charters? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------The Red Cross received our first congressional charter in 1900 and a second in 1905, the year after Barton resigned from the organization. What is the primary purpose of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------To train lifeguards to act with speed and confidence in emergency situations, both in and out of the water like Water Rescue Skills Surveillance and Recognition First Aid Breathing and Cardiac Emergencies
to meet the prerequisites after sufficient rest, prior to the first scheduled class session. What are the Lifeguarding and Water Park Skills Prerequisites? ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Swim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10 - pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Shallow Water Lifeguarding Prerequisites ------CORRECT ANSWER--------- ------Swim 100 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. Complete a timed event within 50 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Swimming Prerequisites ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Step into water from the side and totally submerge. Maintain position for one minute by treading water or floating (or a combination of the two). Rotate one full turn and orient to the exit. Level off and swim on the front or back 25 yards. Exit without using a ladder or steps. Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Treading Prerequisites ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Surface dive to a depth of 3 feet to retrieve a 10- pound object. Return to the surface and walk or swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. What is the Time limit for the Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Treading Prerequisites? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------50 seconds What are the Waterfront Skills Swimming Prerequisites? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Swim 550 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 to 7 feet of water, resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards to complete the skill sequence. Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs. What is the Waterfront Skills Timed Event Prerequisites? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
