Lifeguarding: Day 2

Today, we started off in the pool. We learned both rear and front passive rescues, submerged victim rescues, two-person removals with backboards, and spinal injury rescues. Teams worked to practice the timed skills we will be assessed later in the week.

After learning new skills in the pool, we went to the classroom to work on CPR. Students were excited to receive the equipment necessary to keep in their lifeguard packs. The equipment is essential to treat people while working as a lifeguard. 

Student's started by learning to perform CPR on an infant.

After mastering CPR on a child, the student's then transitioned to performing CPR on adults.

After learning how to do CPR on their own, students worked in teams, putting their newly acquired skills into action for real-life situations they could face.

We finished the day, reviewing the steps to first aid and CPR and then acted out different first aid scenarios and the emergency action plan to follow.

Overall, we learned a lot about using CPR, first aid, how to save lives, as well as prevent serious situations.