Essential lifesaving training for those coaching or supporting open water swimming. Lifesaving training covering first aid, CPR and rescue skills, tailored for the open water environment, written by the experts at the STA and delivered by The Swim Surgery's team.
Whatever your role in and around open water, it enables the holder to initiate the Emergency Action Plan, respond to an emergency and support the casualty to prevent the situation from worsening until further assistance arrives.
From this course you will gain confidence and competency in:
- Understand the effects of cold water immersion including cold water shock
-Basic rescues in open water including spinals
-CPR including AED training
-First aid including fracture/dislocation, extreme heat, extreme cold, insect bites and marine stings
-Best practice guidance and risk assessments
Come and join us in our virtual interactive classroom to kick off your course as we walk you through the theory side of the course ready for the practical. The theory is on 7th September on zoom.
Then come to beautiful Hayling Island, a blue flag beach popular with swimmers, for an exciting day of practical to complete your course.
Our one-day practical on 28th September (best time of the year for warm Solent sea temp) is more than completion of your course- this is an experience day where you will complete CPR training but also have plenty of opportunity to experience the water including the rescue skills, make like-minded friends from around the UK, have a BBQ and hot drinks provided throughout. Plenty of pictures are taken throughout the day, including from our professional drone - all of which will be shared with you.
This course is perfect for:
This qualification is for learners who may coach or assist open water swimming coaching sessions and activities, or assist with the outdoor safety provision of an open water venue.
Your tutor Helen Bull will train and support you through this course, passing on their vast experience as a subject matter expert.
At The Swim Surgery we tutor to the highest standard in a fun yet informative way and our pastoral care is second to none, with learner support before, during and after your course, Our learners will tell you we will support you during the evenings of your qualification and post course offer support, links to employers and mentoring as you start and continue your career.
STA Level 2 Award for Open Water Safety - August
Theory online - Sunday 7th September 9-5pm zoom
Practical at Hayling Island Beach Base - Sunday 28th September 9- 5pm
29th September - log onto our Cirrus system to take your theory exam from the comfort of your own home. Your exam is online using our CIRRUS system anytime. Log on for 30 minutes at a time to suit you. Please contact us if this is inconvenient.
Tutor- Helen Bull
Assessment on this qualification includes the following:
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Meeting the contact hours by attending all the dates and times
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Completion of a multi choice theory exam
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Practical in CPR and first aid continuously assessed by the tutor
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Practical in rescue skills and responding to emergencies assessed by the tutor, including swimming 50m to a casualty and towing a casualty for 50m. (not timed). Also a search for a submerged casualty (you will be trained in all before assessment).
To access this course you will need the following:
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A computer, laptop, tablet or phone with functioning mic and camera to join Zoom for theory and access your e-manual along with Nearpod and our interactive games (no prior download needed).
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A computer, laptop, tablet or phone, and gmail account to access the google classroom where all pre course paperwork and comms will take place.
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Access to the practical face to face bringing swim costume, wetsuit, tow buoy, googles, hat.
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A computer or laptop to access your CIRRUS exam via Chrome. This CANNOT be done on a phone or tablet. If you can not access CIRRUS it may be possible to take a paper exam. Please contact us to discuss.
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Pen, paper, notepad as needed.
Please contact lynn@theswimsurgery.co.uk should you need to discuss your access to learning or reasonable adjustments needed. We are here to support you before, during and after your course.
Pre-requesites:
- Be 16 years old or over at the time of assessment
- Be competent and confident in open water, e.g. swim continuously for 10 minutes
- Be able to submerge / surface dive under the water confidently in open water.
Email our Course Administration Manager helen@theswimsurgery.co.uk for any questions or queries.
Payment plans:
We are afraid payment plans are not available for this course however you can reserve a place for a non returnable deposit and pay the balance before the day. Contact jeremy@theswimsurgery.co.uk