Patrol Rescue Qualifications (for Patrolling Clubs) Patrol Bronze Star & Medallion. Version 3.0

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1 Patrol Rescue Qualifications (for Patrolling Clubs) Patrol Bronze Star & Medallion Version 3.0

2 HOUSE KEEPING Course Time 3 hours workshop plus practical Safety See next slide Facilities Refreshments Facilities Mobile Phones Emergency Procedures Resources Patrol Operations Manual Trainers/Assessors Note - Specific IRB Trainers are only to conduct IRB Training (Please have a copy of POM handy) SLSA Material Assessment Theory Workshop Practice under Supervision

3 SAFETY Safety is the primary consideration in all Club operations. Patrol personnel should act responsibly at all times. Life Savers are high profile and everyone sees what you are doing. You should follow the PC's instructions at all times, unless your safety is risked. You need to be aware of your limitations and communicate these with the PC. Always follow usual Procedures. A 'RESCUE' is not a reason to operate un-safely, or outside of your approved skill level (i.e. large surf).

4 Requirements for Qualifications Star Medallion Lifeguard Pre-requisites 12 years age 14 years age 18 years age Hold a Patrol Bronze Medallion Theory Workshop Workshop Workshop Swimming & Survival 300m swim, 10 minutes Run-Swim-Run (12 min) Run-Swim-Run (10 min) Rescue Skills Conscious Conscious & Unconscious Conscious & Unconscious Patrol & Other Skills Set/pack up Paddle Board Tube Rescue Set/pack up Paddle / Tube Initiative, R&R Set/pack up Paddle / Tube Initiative, R&R Emergency Care Resus First Aid Awareness Resus Operational First Aid Resus Operational First Aid IRB Crew / Driver Not required Preferred Preferred

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6 MODULES 1. Concepts / Organisation 2. Radio How you will be assessed (Assumed to have completed ROC) 3. First Aid (incl. CPR, Oxy & Defib) (Patrol Bronze Medallion Only - Assumed to have completed First Aid Certificate) 4. Swimming & Survival 5. Rescue Principals & Skills 6. Spinal Injury Management 7. Operational Procedures Workshop In class activity (what you are doing now). Practical Component Ability to practice and demonstrate skills required for the role.

7 ORGANISTATIONAL STRUCTURE RLSS (QLD) - Branch of RLSSA - Founded 1905 by Charter (two years before SLSA), at Ithaca Baths - Owns two facilities (Burpengary & Gumdale) - Club is Affiliated (aligned) with RLSSQ - Club Members are members of Club (not RLSS), may join RLSS - Establishes training framework - Society Website Club's - Incorporated Charity's - Authority - Management Committee - Club Captain - Patrol Captains - Clubs operations managed by Club Captain - Operational Procedures (SOP's)

8 PATROL RESCUE QUALIFICATIONS Higher Qualifications, override lower Qualifications Once a member completes a higher qualification (providing they remain current), they do not need to complete the lower qualification and are considered to be proficient at the lower qualification. COMPONENT QUALIFICATION OVER-ARCHING QUAL'N PATROL BRONZE STAR PATROL BRONZE MEDALLION RESUSCITATION If a member completes a Patrol Bronze Medallion, he/she does not need to complete Patrol Bronze Star, Resuscitation or Radio Operator RADIO OPERATOR FIRST AID IRB INTRODUCTION IRB DRIVER / CREW PATROL LIFEGUARD If a member completes a Patrol Lifeguard, he/she does not need to complete Patrol Bronze Medallion or First Aid IRB COMP. If OPTIONAL a member completes a Patrol Bronze Lifeguard with IRB assessment, he/she does not need to complete another IRB assessment

9 PATROL RESCUE QUAL'N - OBJECTIVES Patrol Bronze Star Patrol Bronze Medallion 1) Development of accreditation requirements for members of affiliated Club in the Patrol Rescue Strand, 2) Development of Safe Operating Procedures to help protect our members from injury, Patrol Lifeguard 1) All the desired outcomes from Patrol Bronze Star & Patrol Bronze Medallion, plus 2) A qualification, that is desired for leaders of a team of beach lifesavers (Patrol Captains), and 3) A single qualification that 3) Development of learning pathways in encapsulates all key competencies to respect to Club based members, and facilitate streamlined annual reaccreditation whilst maintaining a high 4) Consistency of training amongst quality of skill & ability verification. affiliated Club and kindred organisations.

10 PATROL RESCUE QUAL'N - OBJECTIVES Patrol Bronze Star Patrol Lifeguard (PLGQ) Can rescue a conscious patient and provide basic first aid assistance. Can perform rescue and skills as per Patrol Bronze Medallion. May not hold first aid certificate. Can lead a team of Life Savers in a beach environment including: Managing major incidents (including debrief). Handling complaints, disputes and conflict. Maintaining Society & Club rules and policies. Conduct training (to your trainers level). Minor maintenance and repairs. Operates under the supervision of a Senior Life Saver (PC). Patrol Bronze Medallion Can rescue an unconscious patient, provide emergency care and basic life support. Operates under the supervision of a Senior Life Saver (PC).

11 SWIMMING & SURVIVAL Swimming Freestyle (Australian Crawl) Backstroke Breaststroke Butterfly Sidestroke Survival Backstroke Survival Entries & Exits Deep Water Entry Safety Jump Ball Sculling & Floating Surface Dives (feet & head first) Huddle Position RLSS Bronze Video Ch 4 RLSS Bronze Video Ch 3

12 RESCUE PRINCIPALS Step's to an Incident Awareness Action Scanning beach (Intensive or extensive) Do not enter water until PC has Monitor situations and grade for confirmed. risk, closely monitor high risk Order of Rescue Check & remove hazards Talk, Reach, Throw, Wade, Row, Swim, Swim & Tow => But what is the order in Assessment a Beach Patrol Context (Card 2) Will the activity cause harm? Priorities: Who to rescue first? Determine Swimmer Type & No's Non Swimmer Weak Swimmer Aftercare Injured Swimmer Coordinate emergency services or Unconscious Person refer to Hospital / Doctor / Ambulance Report to PC to develop a rescue Consider suitable warning / advice plan Complete debrief

13 SWIMMING & SURVIVAL Aqua-Code 1. Swim Together 2. Float & Wave 3. Reach to Rescue. RLSS Video Chapter 2

14 RESCUE SKILLS Swims & Tow Non-Swimming Rescues Swimming Rescues Defensive Position Search Patterns Contact Tow's Under Arm, wrist, clothing Cross Chest (side stroke) Landings Drag Shoulder Carry (fireman's) Non-Contact Rescues Rescue Tube (any floatation dev) RLSS Bronze Video Chapter 5

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17 SPINAL INJURY MANAGEMENT Spinal Injury Management Vice Grip (not a hold, like a vice) Extended Arm Rollover

18 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for Beach Patrolling Clubs Operational Procedures Manual issued by RLSSQ Updated regularly (look for date & version on front cover) Available FREE online as a PDF, will open on ipad (etc) Outlines recommended procedures for Club Administration, Patrols & Training. Using your POM, please look up the help answer questions on the following slide

19 Review of SOP's Emergency Contacts Locate numbers for: - Local Police (not 000) - Fisheries / National Parks - Water Police - Executive Directors of RLSSQ Strategic Focus What overrides everything we do? How many codes of conduct are there? Where can Policy Statements of ARC be obtained?

20 Review of SOP's Club Management, Administration & Membership What is the normally operating time? What is the minimum number of people on each patrol? Can a dispute be raised with RLSS? If so, when?

21 Review of SOP's Beach Patrol Procedures Equipment Required - is there a list? Incident Whats the difference between a minor and major incident? PC What responsibility & authority do they have? What should be done after a Major Incident? Who assesses beach safety? What are the Steps in a Rescue? What does a Beach Walker do? (See reverse of Card 2) Practice the end of day PA announcement

22 Review of SOP's Flags & Signals Demonstrate these signals: Remain Stationary Pick up swimmers Investigate submerged object Assistance Required Search completed Phonetic Alphabet Say the following phonetically.. QTYBG56

23 Review of SOP's Specific Patrol Situations What is the procedure for: Lost Child? (See Card 3) Club Lock Down? Fishing/Smoking in bathing reserve? Photographers? What do you do if a member of the pubic reports a shark?

24 Review of SOP's Critical Incidents (awareness only) Steps: Wait till the incident is completed. 1) Operational Debrief 2) Emotive Debrief 3) External Counseling 4) Follow up Has the Club Captain / Club Liaison Officer been advised. RLSS Support The most senior members, should agree who will run the Debrief. If you ever have to run one, please look at this manual.

25 Review of SOP's General Rescue Skills With unconscious patients, the rescuer will be someone with a 1) Board/Ski Rescue PBM, however PBS holders will Conscious Patient (PBS & PBM) assist. Unconscious (PBM) 2) Board/Ski Rescue Conscious Patient (PBS & PBM) Unconscious (PBM) 3) Patient Drag PBM with PBS assisting PBM = Patrol Bronze Medallion PBS = Patrol Bronze Star

26 Review of SOP's Infectious Diseases (Hepatitis, AIDS, Ebola, etc) All Terrain (ATV) & Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Treat patients in open air, use PPE All members must do safety orientation & training prior to using these vehicles.

27 Review of SOP's Beach Conditions Tides How many tides each day? How long between tides? If todays High Tide is at 11am, will the High Tide tomorrow be earlier or later (and by how much)? How to read a tide chart & diagram. Currents Tidal Current (Sweep) Rip Long Shore Current Waves Spilling Surging Plunging

28 Review of SOP's Sun Exposure Environment Cover up (Hat & Shirt) Wear Sunscreen Sunglasses Lightening - How long after last 'strike' should the beach be reopened? Hydration Re-apply sunscreen

29 Not Covered The Following topic's have not been covered. Two Way Radio's Inflatable Rescue Boat Knots (Completed in IRB Course)

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