Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Training 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2023//2024

Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Training 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2023//2024 Professional Aspects * Punctual - Arrive at work ahead of time. * In proper uniform - Look neat, clean, and easily identifiable as a lifeguard (shirt, hat/visor, sunglasses). * Prepared - Have the items you need to do the job (whistle, hydration, sun protection, etc.). * Pleasant - Act cordially to guests and coworkers at all times; smile :). * Attentive - Keep your eyes on the zone of protection and avoid distractions. * Vigilant - Maintain your lifeguarding skills at peak performance level (test-ready). * Knowledgeable - Know and enforce the facility rules. 10/20 protection standard rule 10 seconds to see it and 20 seconds to get to the scene Distress Patron who is having trouble Areas of danger Glare Shadows Exits Right under chair Zone of protection A lifeguard station or position is assigned a specific area of responsibility. Vigilance Consistent and careful attention to your zones of protection. Signs of a guest in distress *Body position - The body will be at a diagonal or vertical position. Legs are not kicking and arms are extended out to the side. It may look like the guest is trying to reach or grab for something. The guest may have turned toward safety (a lifeguard, a wall, or a lane line). *Movement - There will be little to no forward movement. *Appearance - All effort is expended to stay above the water. Eyes may be open or tightly closed. Long hair may cover the face. *Breathing - In an attempt to breathe, the head will usually be held back to keep the mouth above the surface of the water. The guest is attempting to concentrate only on breathing while on the surface. There may be little to no calling out for help. Types of drowning Active drowning - victim may struggle on the surface of the water for a short period of time before submerging. Passive (silent) drowning - victims can slip quickly and silently beneath the surface of the water. The Drowning Process Patrons to pay special attention to: BSI Body Substance Isolation (protection) - Self-care, gloves, water EAP Emergency action plan Supplemental responders staff members EMS emergency medical services One short whistle blast Get attention of guest(s) Two short whistle blows Get attention of lifeguard(s) One long whistle blow Activate the EAP Two long whistle blast Indicate a major emergency Hand Signals *Pointing - Give direction. Can be used with whistle blast to indicate to guest what you would like them to do. *Raised clenched fist - Help is needed. Can be used with whistle blast. *Crosses arms above the head - Signal to stop dispatch. Generally used on slides, tube rides, or other water attractions. *Thumbs up - All is right to resume activity. *Tapping the top of your head - Signals "Watch my area." Assist Occurs when you help a guest, either from deck or water while still being able to maintain zone coverage within 10/20 standard Rescue Occurs when a guest would not be able to get to the pool surface or deck without lifeguard intervention. (EAP activated) Order of a rescue Whistle Point Turn off machines Jump in Golden Rule of guest relations: "Treat guests as you would like to be treated--with respect." C.A.R.E. philosophy *Confidence - Maintain an adequate level of personal lifeguarding knowledge and skills, enhanced through appropriate initial and in-service training at your specific facility. Displaying a professional, enthusiastic image gives others confidence in your abilities. *Alertness - Remain in a constant states of readiness. *Responsiveness - React in the appropriate manner when faced with an emergency. *Empathy - Try to understand your guests' needs, wants, and emotions by placing yourself in their position. D.E.A.L. with difficult situations *Define the problem - Get a clear understanding of the problem. Evaluate your options - Examine alternatives, considering the consequences now and in the future. *Act now - Take action, based on the information you have acquired. *Look at outcomes - Try to solve the problem to your and the guest's satisfaction. To avoid repeating similar circumstances, see if there is an opportunity for coworkers to learn from this situation. Rescue breaths for adults 1 breath every 5 seconds. Cycle is 2 minutes = 24 breaths. Rescue breaths for children or infants 1 breath every 3 seconds. Cycle is 2 minutes = 40 breaths. FBAO Foreign Body Airway Obstruction FBAO on Responsive Adult or Child Perform the Heimlich maneuver: 1. Place fist against guest's abdomen, with your thumb just above the guest's navel. 2. Grasp fist with other hand and press into abdomen using quick inward and upward thrusts. 3. Continue until object is removed or guest becomes unconscious. FBAO on Responsive Infant DO NOT PERFORM HEIMLICH ON INFANTS UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE. 1. Support head and neck, lay infant face down on your forearm and lower arm to leg. 2. Administer five firm back blows between shoulder blades with heel of hand. 3. With continued support, roll baby face up. 4. Firmly give five chest thrusts on infant's sternum, between nipple line. 5. Repeat steps until object is removed or infant goes unconscious. FBAO on Unresponsive Adult, Child, or Infant 1. 30 chest compressions 2. Open airway and check for foreign object. If visible use finger sweep on adult and child, or pluck object for infant to remove. 3. If invisible, give two breaths 4. Continue chest compressions and breaths until airway is cleared or EMS arrives. Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib) Electrical impulses become chaotic and the heart's pump has an incorrect rhythum Ventricular tachycardia (V-tach) Heart beats too quickly to pump blood effectively CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation AED Automated external defibrillator Assessing the Situation Assess the scene safety first and take proper BSI precautions. 1. Check responsiveness. 2. If guest does not respond, activate EAP t