Basic course in Safety and Rescue Part 1 and 2 is intended for those who plan to work as pool lifeguards at swimming and bathing facilities that the public has access to.
Duration of the course 18 - 20 hours
Lifeguard 6 hours
First aid and rescue 10-12 hours.
Aptitude test: 2 hours.
The course is taught in English.
Schedule:
May 30th: 9.00-15.00, Basic Course Part 1 - Lifeguard
May 31th: 9.00-17.00, First aid
June 1th: 9.00-15.00, Rescue and skill assessment
Location: Laugardalslaug
The aim of the course is to provide participants with knowledge, skills and competence in their role, duties and responsibilities as a lifeguard. It will also provide participants with knowledge, skills and abilities that they will then be able to use to:
Prevent, identify and respond to emergencies in and around water.
Provide professional assistance in emergency situations of accidents or acute illness until emergency personnel arrive at the scene and take over the situation.
A skill assessment according to Annex III of the regulation on hygiene in swimming and bathing facilities takes place during the course, but in order to have the right to work as a lifeguard the skill assessment must be passed annually. Participants must bring a swimsuit with them, along with a long-sleeved top and pants. You can read about the skill assessment here: https://www.ust.is/hringrasarhaggerfi/hollustuhaettir/sundstadir/haefnisprof-starfsmanna/
In order to be issued a certificate in Safety and Rescue, participants must:
Attend the entire course and demonstrate active participation in all aspects of the course:
-Discussions and questions.
-Practical exercises and case exercises.
-Pass the skill assessment
Participants who pass the Basic Course Safety and Rescue: Parts 1 and 2 will be issued the following certificate: Safety and Rescue: Lifeguard and it is valid for one year from the date of issue.
To maintain your rights, you must attend continuing education courses and pass a skill assessment before your certificate expires. A 30-day grace period is given on either side of the day the certificate expires.
If the license has expired for more than 6 months, it is necessary to attend a basic course in Safety and Rescue to acquire the license again, and to pass a skill assessment according to regulations.
Please note that participation is a prerequisite for the course.
Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.
MÍR contact: Brá Guðmundsdóttir
All further information at bjorgun@redcross.is.
Duration of the course 18 - 20 hours
Lifeguard 6 hours
First aid and rescue 10-12 hours.
Aptitude test: 2 hours.
The course is taught in English.
Schedule:
May 30th: 9.00-15.00, Basic Course Part 1 - Lifeguard
May 31th: 9.00-17.00, First aid
June 1th: 9.00-15.00, Rescue and skill assessment
Location: Laugardalslaug
The aim of the course is to provide participants with knowledge, skills and competence in their role, duties and responsibilities as a lifeguard. It will also provide participants with knowledge, skills and abilities that they will then be able to use to:
Prevent, identify and respond to emergencies in and around water.
Provide professional assistance in emergency situations of accidents or acute illness until emergency personnel arrive at the scene and take over the situation.
A skill assessment according to Annex III of the regulation on hygiene in swimming and bathing facilities takes place during the course, but in order to have the right to work as a lifeguard the skill assessment must be passed annually. Participants must bring a swimsuit with them, along with a long-sleeved top and pants. You can read about the skill assessment here: https://www.ust.is/hringrasarhaggerfi/hollustuhaettir/sundstadir/haefnisprof-starfsmanna/
In order to be issued a certificate in Safety and Rescue, participants must:
Attend the entire course and demonstrate active participation in all aspects of the course:
-Discussions and questions.
-Practical exercises and case exercises.
-Pass the skill assessment
Participants who pass the Basic Course Safety and Rescue: Parts 1 and 2 will be issued the following certificate: Safety and Rescue: Lifeguard and it is valid for one year from the date of issue.
To maintain your rights, you must attend continuing education courses and pass a skill assessment before your certificate expires. A 30-day grace period is given on either side of the day the certificate expires.
If the license has expired for more than 6 months, it is necessary to attend a basic course in Safety and Rescue to acquire the license again, and to pass a skill assessment according to regulations.
Please note that participation is a prerequisite for the course.
Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch.
MÍR contact: Brá Guðmundsdóttir
All further information at bjorgun@redcross.is.