<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA lifeguard’s job in an aquatic emergency is not just to pull swimmers out of the water. He or she must also be able to quickly assess the situation and take action according to the emergency plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proper training in CPR and AED can prepare a lifeguard for such moments. When obtaining CPR certification, it is also important to check that the training includes practical skills and that the certification is in accordance with current requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With training from the American Lifeguard Association<\/strong>, lifeguards can find appropriate courses to improve their emergency response skills. A prepared lifeguard can help in an emergency in a more organized and confident manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Why does a lifeguard need CPR training?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCPR is an important emergency skill. If a person stops breathing normally, a trained lifeguard can help initiate an emergency response until medical help arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. What is the purpose of an AED?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAn AED analyzes the heart rhythm and can direct a shock in some cardiac emergencies. It is important to follow the device\u2019s instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Should every pool have an AED?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe availability of an AED may depend on the needs of the facility and local requirements. Where an AED is available, staff should be aware of its location and receive appropriate training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Is CPR training useful outside a swimming pool?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYes. CPR may be needed in a variety of emergency situations. That\u2019s why parents, coaches, teachers, and other responsible adults can also learn this skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. How often should lifeguards practice CPR and AED skills?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTraining and certification renewal requirements may vary by provider and applicable standards. Lifeguards should strive to keep their skills current and participate in the facility’s required refreshers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Pool emergencies don\u2019t always come with warning. A swimmer may suddenly become unconscious in the water or have severe difficulty breathing. In such cases, simply pulling someone out of the water is not enough. The next few minutes can be crucial. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important for lifeguards to understand CPR and the use of an […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthcare"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4836"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4836\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}