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National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) Gen9
Leads to certification as a Pool Lifeguard  
Can go on a course as an individual, or as part of staff training at a place of employment  
Includes water theory and practice, First Aid, spinal cord injury management, CPR and information on legal aspects of Pool Lifeguarding  
Certification through Institute of Qualified Lifeguards (RLSS) and ISRM  
  
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)
Ideal for teachers/coaches who may not be up-to-date in their Lifesaving skills  
No long distance swims or timed swims  
Suitable for those in a programmed swimming environment  
Certified through Lifesavers Ireland  
 

Aquatic Therapy Shallow Pool Rescue Award (ATSPRA)

ATSPRA is a supervision and rescue qualification for therapists, teachers and support staff working on the poolside or in the water during activities such as, aquatic therapy or therapeutic exercise/play. The qualification is suitable for use in shallow pools where the rescuer will not be required to swim to perform a rescue, with water no deeper than the rescuers chest depth.

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Section     New candidate (hours)

    1    –    The Teacher/therapist, risk assessment and pool safety 3hrs

    2    –    Intervention, rescue and emergency action3hrs + Assessment 1hrs

                                         Total 7hrs+

  

Optional Section 

    3    –    CPR and first aid  6hrs  Assessment 1hrs

                                         Total 7hrs


When Emergency First Aid at Work and AED training are integrated with this course the training hours are extended.


Save a Baby's Life    
Designed for crèches, child minders, and antenatal classes, club programmes   
Two-hour session   
Covers loss of breathing, choking, and loss of pulse   
Hands on practice, loads of discussion   
Attendance certificate and colourful information leaflet   
   
EMERGENCY RESPONSE POOL (ER-POOL)

The Emergency Response Pool Programme (ER-Pool) is designed to assist designated staff to respond to an emergency within the swimming pool environment when the alarm has been raised. The Emergency Responder can be any member of the facility called upon to rescue and provide first aid.

The ER-Pool programme is designed for use in small pools no greater than 1.5m in depth such as a health club or hotel pool.

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Who Can Complete ER Pool Training?

Any staff employed at the venue, e.g.

  • Receptionists

  • Chefs

  • Waiting staff

  • Housekeeping

  • Maintenance staff

  • Duty Managers

  • Gym staff

 

What Does ER Pool Involve?

A two-day course which will give your employees knowledge and practical training to:

  • Rescue a casualty in the event of being alerted to an emergency

  • Recover a casualty to poolside

  • Perform vital First Aid, including CPR and AED

 

The trainer can also award a regulated Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and regulated Level 2 Automated External Defibrillator qualification (AED).



AED - Defibrillation
An automated external defibrillator or AED is a machine that is used to administer an electric shock to the heart in order to reestablish normal heart rhythm.

 

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