SPM 362 Lifeguard Instructor

Spring

This course will train students to teach basic-level lifeguarding to others. In addition it will prepare students to instruct waterfront lifeguarding, water park lifeguarding, and to serve as a shallow water attendant. In addition to providing the student with first aid instruction, this course will provide instructor training in lifeguard management, CPR/AED for the professional rescuer, the emergency administration of oxygen, dealing with blood borne pathogens, disease prevention, and basic water rescue. Students will use course materials to develop and conduct training sessions and will learn to evaluate the learning progress of trainees in a professional level training program. Prerequisite: PAW 124 or equivalent certification. Recommended SPM 260.

3 credit hours