1. By Taz Hartwick Teaching Water Rescue

2. How serious is the drowning problem? Who drowns? What activities are involved? When do drowning occur? Where do drowning happen? What are the contributing factors? See 1-2 to 1.4 in CLM The need for lifesaving education

3. What are the differences? If you are at a lake and someone is drowning and you have your NLS are you a lifeguard or lifesaver? Lifesaving vs Lifeguarding

4.  Judgment  Knowledge  Skills  Fitness Components of Lifesaving

5. What are the type of victims? What are the victims roles? Why is it important to have accurate realistic victims? Why impact can the victims have on the rescuers? Teaching victim simulation and recognition

6. YES I KNOW YOU HAVE YOUR NLS ! YOU’R still not a lifeguard at a lake or beach your a lifesaver ! Make sure EVERY simulation incorporates low risk! Risk Progression

7. Basic Principles of situational training  Problem-solving and decision-making opportunities are built into all situations  Realistic victim simulation is maintained throughout  Realism and variety are incorporated into both pool and open water situations  The rescuer’s checklist and ladder approach are used to ensure low-risk rescues whenever possible. Teaching Through situations

8. Photo Simulations

9. Lake

10. River

11. Beach