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This session covers basic water safety tips, drowning statistics and practical ways to incorporate water safety into daily operations, aquatic programming and special events. You will be reminded of why you chose the aquatics profession and hopefully be inspired to continue saving lives. Presenter:  Alissa Magrum, www.alissamagrum.com Category: Programming & Staff Training - AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more

Drowning is preventable. In this session, Bill O’Melia, from the segment “Not on Your Watch” included in the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program, will share his son, Drennen’s, story and the role management played in his fatal drowning. Learn critical information from a scientific study that identifies how management can ensure that lifeguards are positioned to succeed and properly trained to thoroughly scan their assigned surveillance zone. Presenters: Bill O-Melia, Drennen’s Dreams Foundation and Maria Bella, Aqua Conscious Category: Drowning Prevention, AqP Elective .1 CEU Read more