Swimming and Water Safety


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Discusses the history and techniques of swimming and diving, safety rescue techniques, and skills for a variety of aquatic activities.




Open Water Lifesaving


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American Red Cross Lifeguarding Manual


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As the number of community pools and waterparks grows nationwide, participation in aquatic activities is also growing. Lifeguards must receive proper and effective training, and maintain their skills to ensure their ability to work effective with others as a part of a lifeguard team. This manual will supplement your in-service training to keep your knowledge and skills sharp.




Water Safety Instructor Manual


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Aquatic Rescue and Safety


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This title provides detailed information on how to identify, treat, and prevent all types of submersion injuries, from drowning, hypothermia, and cramps to injuries of the heart, lungs, head, and spinal cord. Special sections deal with watercraft-related and scuba diving injuries.










Canadian Life Saving Manual


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International Lifeguard Training Program (Revised)


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The latest CPR and ECC guidelines presented in an easy to understand manner. An entire section dedicated to the lifeguard acting as a first responder to an emergency. A chapter solely dedicated to open water lifeguarding.




Solas Training Manual


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The purpose of this manual is to provide all members of the crew with information about purpose and use of all life-saving appliances on board, the meaning of the ship's alarms, the procedures for abandonment and survival techniques.