1. Resuscitation (CPR)

A primary assessment (DRSAB) on a manikin including the demonstration of the lateral position.

Primary assessment (DRSABCD), CPR 1 person (adult or child and infant) on an approved manikin with breaths to be performed to the side of the manikin.

2. Run-Swim-Run (timed)

• SRC—Unaided: 100 m Run-100 m Swim-100 m Run in 5 minutes or less
• BM—Unaided: 200 m Run-200 m Swim-200 m Run in 8 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
• Swim leg must be around two swimming buoys
• Reasonable adjustment may be made for surf conditions on the day.

3. Rescue

Demonstrate the ability to negotiate the surf zone using either a rescue tube (and swim fins if available) or a rescue board. The member should demonstrate the ability to call for assistance when returning to the shore. Note. No patient pick up is to be performed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Bronze Medallion (BM) Only

The following requirements are new content as a result of the changes to the Bronze Medallion award for the 2021/22 season (35th edition). It is necessary for all active surf lifesavers to be upskilled in this new content. Some members may have completed these requirements last season.

1. Tourniquets

• Self-Administer an arterial tourniquet to a leg and demonstrate the ability to tighten as per the manufacturer’s instructions

2. Spinal Management

• Held over until 2022/23 season. This will be a mandatory requirement in the 2022/23 skills maintenance.