LGI PREP (AMERICAN RED CROSS
INFO)QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CORRECT 100%
- ANSWER-recognize emergency and call 911
-early CPR
-early defibrillation
-Advanced Life support
-Integrated post cardiac arrest care
which of the options are included in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program. -
ANSWER-Aquatic Attraction Life guarding
-waterfront life guarding
-cpr/aed for professional rescuers
-Waterpark Lifeguarding
-Shallow Water Lifeguarding
Entry into the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is strictly limited to those
who meet the minimum age requirement and have successfully completed the
prerequisite skills evaluation.
Participants must be 15 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the
course.
Failure to have attained the appropriate skill level could pose a safety threat to
themselves and to others in the class.
If a candidate is not successful on the first attempt at the prerequisite skills, they only
have one more opportunity to meet the prerequisites after sufficient rest, prior to the
first scheduled class session. - ANSWER
Lesson plans focus on active participation and hands-on learning through: -
ANSWERLecture
Guided Discussion
Activities
Skill Videos
Skill Practice and Drills
Team (Multiple-Rescuer Response) Scenarios
Instructors are required to review and be familiar with all program materials,
including:
When conducting any of the courses, program materials that are required to be used
when teaching include: - ANSWERLifeguarding Instructor's Manual (print version)
Lifeguarding Manual (digital or print)
Lifeguarding Manual
, Lifeguarding Instructor's Manual
Lifeguarding video segments
Lifeguarding Blended Learning Instructor's Manual (required for blended learning
classes)
Lifeguarding and Waterpark Skills Prerequisites
Swimming:
Treading Water:
Timed Event: - ANSWERSwim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control
and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or
a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds:
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the
surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands
holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get
a breath.
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Shallow Water Lifeguarding Prerequisites
Swimming:
Treading Water:
Timed Event: - ANSWERSwim 100 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control
and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or
a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs.
Complete a timed event within 50 seconds:
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
Surface dive to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point
with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so
they are able to get a breath.
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Prerequisites
Swimming:
Timed Event: - ANSWERComplete the water competency sequence without
stopping:
Step into water from the side and totally submerge.
Maintain position for one minute by treading water or floating (or a combination of the
two).
Rotate one full turn and orient to the exit.
Level off and swim on the front or back 25 yards.
Exit without using a ladder or steps.
INFO)QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CORRECT 100%
- ANSWER-recognize emergency and call 911
-early CPR
-early defibrillation
-Advanced Life support
-Integrated post cardiac arrest care
which of the options are included in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program. -
ANSWER-Aquatic Attraction Life guarding
-waterfront life guarding
-cpr/aed for professional rescuers
-Waterpark Lifeguarding
-Shallow Water Lifeguarding
Entry into the American Red Cross Lifeguarding course is strictly limited to those
who meet the minimum age requirement and have successfully completed the
prerequisite skills evaluation.
Participants must be 15 years of age on or before the last scheduled session of the
course.
Failure to have attained the appropriate skill level could pose a safety threat to
themselves and to others in the class.
If a candidate is not successful on the first attempt at the prerequisite skills, they only
have one more opportunity to meet the prerequisites after sufficient rest, prior to the
first scheduled class session. - ANSWER
Lesson plans focus on active participation and hands-on learning through: -
ANSWERLecture
Guided Discussion
Activities
Skill Videos
Skill Practice and Drills
Team (Multiple-Rescuer Response) Scenarios
Instructors are required to review and be familiar with all program materials,
including:
When conducting any of the courses, program materials that are required to be used
when teaching include: - ANSWERLifeguarding Instructor's Manual (print version)
Lifeguarding Manual (digital or print)
Lifeguarding Manual
, Lifeguarding Instructor's Manual
Lifeguarding video segments
Lifeguarding Blended Learning Instructor's Manual (required for blended learning
classes)
Lifeguarding and Waterpark Skills Prerequisites
Swimming:
Treading Water:
Timed Event: - ANSWERSwim 300 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control
and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or
a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs.
Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds:
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
Surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the
surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands
holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so they are able to get
a breath.
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Shallow Water Lifeguarding Prerequisites
Swimming:
Treading Water:
Timed Event: - ANSWERSwim 100 yards, continuously demonstrating breath control
and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or
a combination of both, but swimming on the back or side is not allowed.
Tread water for 2 minutes, using only the legs.
Complete a timed event within 50 seconds:
Starting in the water, swim 20 yards.
Surface dive to a depth of 4 to 5 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point
with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface so
they are able to get a breath.
Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Prerequisites
Swimming:
Timed Event: - ANSWERComplete the water competency sequence without
stopping:
Step into water from the side and totally submerge.
Maintain position for one minute by treading water or floating (or a combination of the
two).
Rotate one full turn and orient to the exit.
Level off and swim on the front or back 25 yards.
Exit without using a ladder or steps.
