NRASTC On-going training 3. Spring/ Summer Term

1.4.6 Pre-class safety considerations

Before starting your lesson, what must be in place?

• Rescue Equipment

• Tea or coffee

• Lifeguard

• Towels

• Lesson equipment

1.4.7 Managing safety during lessons

How can you keep swimmers safe in your lessons?

• Count the number of students throughout the lesson

• Take students straight to the deep end

• Talk to the other teachers

• Take the register at the start

• Ensure parents are nearby in case of emergencies or toilet breaks

1.4.8 Swimming pool and lesson rules. Which of these are correct pool rules?

• Chewing gum and food can go in the pool

• Anyone can dive in the deep end

• You must shower before entering the water

• Non-swimmers must stay down the shallow end

• Under 12's must be accompanied by an adult

1.4.9 Teacher to participants ratio. What is the maximum number of swimmers you can have in a lesson at BLC?

• 8 for stage 1 - 4

  10 for stage 5+

• 9 for stage 1 - 4

  12 for stage 5+

• 8 for stage 1 - 4

  12 for stage 5+

• 9 for stage 1 - 4

  10 for stage 5+

1.5 Swimmers with SEND. If you have a SEND swimmer in your class why must you tell the lifeguard on duty at the start of the lesson?

• They may require treatment during the lesson

• They may not be able to be lifted out of the pool

• They may be less buoyant or mobile in the water

• They may not be able to communicate effectively

3.19 What should be included with an AED?

• Spare battery

• Spare pads (in-date)

• Razor

• Towel (if a wet environment)

• Oxygen cylinder

3.20 What is the correct placement of AED pads for an adult?

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3.24 What is the correct placement of AED pads for a 12 year old?

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3.24 What is the correct placement of AED pads for a 6 year old?

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3.37 Shock. Match the types of shock with their causes.

• Cardiogenic shock

• Low cardiac output

• Hypovolemic shock

• Injury to nerves causing blood vessels to dilate

• Neurogenic shock

• Severe infection in blood stream

• Anaphylactic shock

• Low blood volume or loss of bodily fluids

• Septic shock

• Severe allergic reaction