STA Level 2 Award for Pool Emergency Responder

Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by STA. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 16 hours.

Qualification Level

Level 2

Awarding Body

STA

Syllabus Units

1 Units

Guided Hours

16 hrs

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

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Key Learning Objectives:

Understand health and safety legislation for the swimming pool environment
Understand Pool Safety Operating Procedures
Understand hazards, risks and control measures in a swimming pool environment
Understand the role and responsibilities of the Pool Emergency Responder
Be able to perform a rescue using suitable rescue equipment
Be able to perform a pool rescue
Be able to rescue an unconscious casualty from the pool floor
Be able to rescue a casualty suffering from a suspected spinal cord injury
Be able to assess an incident
Be able to manage an unconscious casualty who is breathing normally
Be able to manage a casualty who is not breathing normally
Be able to recognise and assist a casualty who is choking
Be able to manage a casualty with external bleeding
Be able to manage a casualty who is in shock
Be able to manage a casualty with a minor injury
Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with injuries to bones, muscles and joints
Be able to administer first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness
Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with breathing related problems