Lifeguard Training (Ellis)

Inservice is required in order to make sure that your skills maintain at a ____ _____ _____. - Answer- Test Ready Level What is the Standard of Care and why is it important to maintain it? - Answer- The Standard of Care is the guidelines that all Ellis & Associates employees follow in order to ensure cohesiveness during a rescue. It is important to maintain the Standard of Care to remain consistently professional. When should you apply SPF (sun protection factor)? - Answer- 20 minutes before you go out in the sun, and reapply ever hour. What does C.A.R.E. stand for and when is it to be used? - Answer- Confident, Attentive, Responsive, and Empathetic. It is to be used when dealing with guests. What does D.E.A.L. stand for and when is it to be used? - Answer- De-escalate the situation, Evaluate alternatives, Act Quickly, and Look at the outcomes. It is to be used when dealing with particularly rude guests. What does L.E.A.D. stand for and what should we use it for? - Answer- Listen to the guest, Empathize, Apologize, and Discuss. It is to be used for rule enforcement. What does 10/20 mean/stand for? - Answer- 10- You have 10 seconds to recognize a GID. 20- You have 20 seconds to reach and respond to the GID. What are the 6 steps in the drowning process? - Answer- 1. Surprised phase 2. Respiratory arrest (involuntary breath holding) 3. Unconsciousness 4. Hypoxic Convulsions (agonal breathing-not a real sign of breathing) 5. Cardiac Arrest (heart stops, CPR) 6. Biological death What are the 2 whistle codes that activate an EAP? - Answer- 1 long whistle requires a retrieval of a GID, 2 long whistles means major emergency. What is the difference between respiratory distress and respiratory arrest? - Answer- Respiratory distress is when the patient is breathing irregularly. They may experience chest pain, they may be gasping for air, along with tingling sensations. Respiratory arrest is when the patient is not breathing on their own. This requires EMS to be called and for the lifeguard to begin rescue breathing. What are the 5 steps of a primary check? - Answer- 1. Survey the scene 2. Check res