Description
When drownings occur with lifeguards on duty, lifeguards are often blamed for the tragedy. But, based on extensive scientific testing, lifeguards are regularly positioned where drowning victims cannot be identified while at the surface or on the pool bottom. This webinar will offer insight based on science, as well as drowning prevention strategies that can be easily adopted by any organization that relies on lifeguards for safety.
- Presenters: Maria Bella, Aqua Conscience, LLC
- Category: Drowning Prevention
- .1 CEU
More About Maria
Maria Bella has been actively involved in the aquatics industry for more than 40 years. She has operated numerous aquatic facilities and has served as a subject matter expert for the CDC’s Model Aquatic Health Code; the ICC's International Swimming Pool and Spa Code; IAPMO's Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; the PHTA Technical Committee on ANSI standards, and the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program. Bella performs research to improve lifeguard effectiveness, and provides consulting services to private and government entities in standard of care for aquatic facility operations as well as positioning and supervision of lifeguards.
Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will:
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Recognize the need for effective Policies and Procedures that ensure lifeguards are set up to succeed.
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Assess management's responsibilities as part of the aquatic safety team.
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Identify specific tools and strategies that can be used to set up and consistently ensure a strong lifeguarding operation.
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Identify lessons learned through drowning investigations.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate 2025-26 CEU Certificate
Learning credits
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