Surf Rescue Certificate - minor changes

1. Run Swim Run (timed) 100m Run / 100m Swim / 100m Run unaided in 5 minutes or less.

• The run distance to be taken from waist deep water, e.g. the run is from a flag, around a marker and to waist deep water, the aquatic components are from waist deep water around two swimming buoys and back to waist deep water

• Aquatic course must be around two swimming buoys

• Reasonable adjustment may be made for ocean conditions on the day. Please see the notes included in the Skills Maintenance Information booklet

2. Resuscitation (CPR)

• Theory is online however a practical demonstration is also necessary

• A patient assessment on a live patient and demonstration of lateral position

• DRSABCD, CPR 1 and 2 person (adult or child AND infant) on a manikin – to include resuscitation methods using a mask.

3. Signals: Demonstrate the following 4 signals correctly as determined by the authorised person conducting the skills maintenance check:

• Assistance required

• Return to shore

• Proceed further out to sea

• Pick up patient to the left or right

4. Rescue (1 of either Board or Tube):

Demonstrate a rescue, using either a rescue tube or a rescue board, according to SLSA operating procedures in the current Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue Training Manual. The rescue must include the following:

• Negotiating the surf zone

• Securing the patient

• Returning to shore with the patient

• Calling for assistance

The member may choose the rescue equipment and should use swim fins during the tube rescue if available.