Preschool
“Body remains horizontal” is a must see for which skill in Preschool 2?
Item 6:
Roll laterally front to back & back to front, wearing PFD
In which Swimmer level is a participant required to have a “regular breathing pattern to side with underwater exhalation” for the first time?
Swimmer 3
What manuals are used for teaching Swim Patrol?
Canadian Lifesaving Manual
Swim Patrol Award Guide
What 2 types of swimmers are Star candidates required to recognize?
Weak swimmer & Non-swimmer
What is the recommended age to begin joining Parent & Tot lessons?
3 months or can hold head up on own
“Time requirement met” is 1 of the Must See’s for Preschool 4 treading. Name the other 2
Mouth & nose above surface, sculling action of hands generates support
Finish the Must See:
Kick is simultaneous and symmetrical; _________ recovers towards buttocks
Heels
What are 3 of the characteristics of a non-swimmer?
(Possible 9)
Stay at or near surface for short time
Vertical in water
Not using their legs
Fear in the face
Appear to be playing (arm movement)
Cannot call for help
Cannot control their reaction
May not be moving at all
May not be visible (submerged)
What are the 2 delivery options for Medallion?
16 hours with CPR-C certification as a pre-requisite
or 20 hours with CPR-C taught
In which level is treading introduced for the first time?
Preschool 4
Name the 2 requirements for front glide body position
Face & arms extended beyond head
In which Swimmer level is eggbeater required during the treading skill(s)?
None (SW 5 & 6 have eggbeater specific skills but it is not required otherwise)
What are the 8 steps/must see’s for Ranger Primary Assessment
(5 bonus points for correct order)
Assess for hazards
Check for unresponsiveness
EMS activated
Attempt to get an AED
Victim positioned (if needed)
Open airway
Check for breathing
Recovery position
What is the requirement to able to teach Cross?
LSI & NL certification (need not be current)
What is the lifesaving medley in Ranger?
100m of:
25m lifesaving kick
25m back crawl
25m breaststroke
25m front crawl
Participant has turned 6 and has completed Preschool 4. What level should they register in next?
Swimmer 2
At which level(s) are participants encouraged to kick with flexed feet while performing whip kick?
Swimmers 2-6
What is the endurance challenge for Star?
300m in 9 mins or less
Boarding a suspected spinal victim is part of the curriculum for Cross
False
Give 4 types of carries taught in Medallion & Cross
(8 possible)
Elbow or wrist
Clothes
Underarm
Single chin
Head
Double chin
Modified body
Cross chest
When a skill says “assisted” beside it, are you only allowed to use a PFD?
No. Belts, noodles, any floatation device, and the Instructor holding them count as assisted
What are the Must See’s for Handstand in shallow water in Swimmer 3?
Hands on bottom: feet off bottom. Head fully submerged
What are the must see’s for Rookie - Care for Bleeding?
(5 bonus points for correct order)
Assess for hazards
Establish responsiveness
Assess ABCs
Check for obvious bleeding
Direct pressure
Rest & reassurance for victim
Recruit bystanders to assist victim
EMS activated & AED obtained (if required)
What is the time requirement for the Bronze Cross Rescue drill?
2 minutes or 120 seconds
What is a difference between a Lifesaver and an Assistant Lifeguard?
Morally Obligated vs Legally Obligated
May not have aids or equipment vs Equipment readily available
No supervision &/or backup vs Member of trained team
No follow-up procedure vs Follow-up procedure