Introduction of the 33rd Edition of fthe Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue Training Manual Peter Agnew General Manager Operations
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Shift Happens!
Changes for SLS Government education framework Legislation Australian Resuscitation Council International Lifesaving Federation Internal demands and expectations Developments in technology Generational changes
The Review Process Submissions called for review of 32nd Edition in 2007 National Editorial panel appointed Changes presented to National Board of Lifesaving Manual updated and signed off by each Manual updated and signed off by each state in July 2009
Bronze Medallion and SRC Content Bronze/ Cert II are required to cover content of each chapter from 1 August 2009 SRC candidates do not complete Chapter 5 Defibrillation and basic oxygen Chapter 7 Radio Operations Chapter 10 Carries and Support
Workbooks and Assessment Structure Workbook used in some states has been discontinued based on feedback This will reduce additional administration requirements for this award A more hands on training and assessment o e a ds o t a g a d assess e t structure is recommend
Major Changes Name Change 33rd Edition Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue Training Manual Induction checklist contained in prelims Self Survival skills of floating and treading water added Three systems have been added to anatomy and physiology to meet the unit of competency The First Aid content is now contained in one chapter (not split into Basic FA and FA Defibrillation awareness and use has been added to the Bronze/Cert II The three person carry has been removed use two person carry or stretcher carry
Major Changes (cont.) The five person spinal carry is included for information only but is not assessable The double tube tow has been introduced New terminology to replace Jaw Lift now called Chin Lift Back blows are no longer used on a patient who is unconscious with a blocked airway
Defibrillation Implementation Issues Why the change Development of AED s over the past 10 years Change in Australian Resuscitation Guidelines Broader community approach to public access to defibrillation Scope of defibrillation training and assessment Content with Chapter 5 Keep it simple Prepare the patient Attach pads Press start and follow prompts p Understand safety As per Circular 43/08-09 09 clubs will need to buy a defibrillator unit. See SLSA website under Gear and Equipment for approved suppliers
Who can train and assess defibrillation within the Bronze/Cert II BM trainers and assessors can now train defib awareness Some ways to up skill: Read the text within the new manual Conduct an in-service i with an existing defib operator or facilitator Attend the defibrillator operator course
Upgrades for existing active patrol members 2009 - Bronze Medallion proficiency should include defib awareness and use 2010 Bronze Medallion proficiency tests must include defib awareness and use
Content changes by chapter
Introduction
Chapter One: Safety and Wellbeing
Safety & Wellbeing
Safety & Wellbeing
Chapter Two: Surf Awareness and Skills
Surf Awareness & Skills
Surf Awareness & Skills
Surf Awareness & Skills
Chapter three: Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter Four: Resuscitation
Resuscitation
Resuscitation
Resuscitation Back Blows Back Blows are no longer used on an unconscious patient who has a suspected blocked airway and who has no signs of life perform CPR Back blows can still be used for a blocked airway in a conscious patient but this treatment is not contained within the Bronze Medallion/SRC (it is in the First Aid Certificate)
Chapter Five: Defibrillation and Basic Oxygen
Defibrillation and Basic Oxygen
Chapter Six: First Aid
First Aid
First Aid
First Aid
Chapter Seven: Radio Limited changes
Chapter Eight: Communications
Chapter Nine: Rescue Techniques
Rescue Techniques
Rescue Techniques
Rescue Techniques
Rescue Techniques
Chapter Ten: Carries and Supports Removed three person carry Five person spinal carry now removed based on feedback for International Lifesaving Federation
Chapter Eleven: Patrols
Patrols
Patrols
Further Information or feedback For further information see SLSA Circular 01/ 09-10 Feedback on Version 2 of the manual starts now Contact t your State t Education Manager/Director or Peter Agnew at SLSA 02 9300 4000