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BSA Aquatics Safety Course

Learn about qualified supervision, safe swim defense, water rescue, and emergency action plans in this comprehensive BSA Aquatics safety course. Must be at least 15 years old and have current Safe Swim Defense training.

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BSA Aquatics Safety Course

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  1. 100 150 200 1 2 J. Scout 1 4

  2. Purpose

  3. Purpose All swimming activity must be supervised by a mature and conscientious adult who understands and knowingly accepts responsibility for the well-being and safety of those in his or her care.

  4. Purpose • Risks • Prevention • Response

  5. Prerequisites • Current Safe Swim Defense training • At least 15 years old • Submit health review • Complete swimmer test • Recover underwater weight

  6. Text Section I – Intro to BSA Aquatics Chapter 1: Qualified Supervision Chapter 2: BSA Aquatics Chapter 3: Safety First Chapter 4: Health Considerations Chapter 5: Swim Classification Tests Section II – Swimming Skills & Safety Chapter 6: Safe Swim Defense Chapter 7: Swimming Locations Chapter 8: Basic Swimming Skills Chapter 9: Water Rescue Chapter 10: Safety Team Preparation Chapter 11: The Underwater World

  7. Requirements 306

  8. Course Content • Safe Swim Defense review • Swim classification tests • Emergency recognition & planning • Water rescues from shore • In-water rescues • Written exam

  9. Course Content • Safe Swim Defense review & expansion • Including video on remote area setup Ch 6

  10. Course Content • Swim classifications • Beginner • Jump into deep water • Swim 25 feet on surface • Stop and turn without support • Return • Swimmer • Jump into deep water • Swim 75 yds in strong manner • Swim 25 yds with restful backstroke • Rest by floating Ch 5

  11. Course Content • Victim recognition, surveillance, and emergency action plans Ch 9

  12. Course Content • Water rescue from shore 94

  13. Course Content • In water rescue conscious subjects unconscious subjects 98

  14. Course Content • Written exam 43, 135

  15. Schedule

  16. Questions ?

  17. Safe Swim Defense Review Personal Health Review Qualified Supervision Safe Area Response Personnel Ability Groups Lookout Buddy System Discipline 24, Ch6

  18. Qualified Supervision How old ? at least 21 Required training? Safe Swim Defense Suggested training? Swimming & Water Rescue Support by others allowed? yes Who decides if unit is prepared? unit leadership 50

  19. Personal Health Review Is physician approval needed for all swimming activities? What medical indication absolutely prohibits swimming? What medical conditions may limit swimming? Why should medical records be carried on unit outings? 32

  20. Safe Area 72

  21. Response Personnel 52

  22. Response Personnel Who performs rescues at public pools? How many response personnel are needed when a facility does not provide lifeguards? 52

  23. Lookout 52

  24. Ability Groups What are appropriate water depths and boundary markers for the three ability groups? 53

  25. Ability Groups Nonswimmers waist to chest deep, continuous boundary marker Beginners just over the head with standing depth close by, continuous boundary marker Swimmers 12 ft clear water 8 ft turbid water, isolated boundary markers allowed 53

  26. Buddy System 53

  27. Discipline 54

  28. Safety Team Preparation 113

  29. Safety Team Qualified Supervisor Unit Leader Lookout Responders 114

  30. Safety Team Qualified Supervisor Unit Leader Lookout Responders 114

  31. Safety Team Qualified Supervisor Unit Leader Lookout Responders 114

  32. Safety Team May serve as Qualified Supervisor: if so, should have assistance of another adult if not, finds and supports the Qualified Supervisor 114

  33. Safety Team • Reviews health histories • Appoints & coaches Lookout • Appoints & coaches Response Personnel • Guides area set-up • Develops and explains emergency action plans • Maintains discipline • Designates check-in, check- out procedures • Directs response during a crisis 114

  34. Safety Team • Constantly scans entire area for: • deviations from Safe Swim Defense • emergency situations • hazardous changes in the environment • Provides back-up surveillance during emergencies • May conduct buddy checks • Assists with clearing area when needed 114

  35. Safety Team • Constantly scan assigned zones • Intervene to stop risky behavior or rule infractions • Respond to emergencies as previously directed • Coached in use of available rescue aids prior to need 114

  36. Surveillance Total coverage 114

  37. Surveillance Zone coverage 114

  38. Surveillance Combined coverage 114

  39. Victim Recognition 91

  40. Victim Recognition Surveillance Signals and Response 90

  41. Emergency Action Plans BE PREPARED 26

  42. Emergency Action Plans General procedures for a water emergency • Recognize need, activate EAP • Enter water, if necessary, • with pre-selected aid • Approach rapidly, • keeping subject in sight • Provide support • Move subject to safety • Assist or remove subject • from water • Provide care as needed 98

  43. Emergency Action Plans Lost swimmer search 107

  44. Emergency Action Plans Spinal injury management 109

  45. Emergency Action Plans Inclement weather 51

  46. Emergency Action Plans 55

  47. EAPs • Plan activation • Who’s in charge • Who does rescue • What equipment is needed • Communication • Supervision of non-victims • Summoning EMS: who, when, how • Follow-up care • Notification of parents 26,118

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