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Award of Merit and Distinction Lifesaving |
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The Award of Merit's aim is to establish proficient levels of knowledge understanding and practical ability in simulated open water rescue situations in a swimming pool, while the Distinction is the highest Lifesaving award in which excellence is required. The awards follow on from the Bronze Medallion and develop the skills already learnt, along with requiring increased fitness for the timed rescue elements. These awards are a real achievment for any Lifesaver and are intended to be accompanied with some open water experience.
Award of Merit Assessment Syllabus Pre-Requisites | Land Based Rescue | Water Based Rescue | Non-Contact Rescue | Aged 14 at date of test
A current RLSS
Life Support Award or higher
To hold or have held RLSS Bronze Medallion Open water experience suggested but not compulsory. | A conscious casualty is in deep water 5-10m from safety. A selection of rescue aids is available as specified by the Assessor.
Demonstrate a land based rescue, ensure the safety of the casualty | A conscious casualty is in deep water 15 to 20 metres from safety.
A selection of rescue aids is available as specified by the Assessor.
Enter shallow water, demonstrate a water based rescue, assist the casualty to land and provide aftercare | A conscious casualty is in deep water 75m from safety.
The rescuer will start the test dressed in swimwear and long sleeved shirt, trousers or skirt, any of which may be discarded as desired. No other rescue aids are available.
Enter deep water & swim 75m to the casualty non-contact tow over 75m assist to land from deep water treat for shock. Time limit is 5 minutes | Theory | Contact Rescue | Resuscitation Rescue | Initiative Test | Answer 4-8 questions on lifesaving, showing a clear understanding of the following areas:
water safety survival in water rescue principals | A conscious casualty is in deep water 75m from safety. Rescue aids are available.
Swim 25m to the casualty, perform a contact tow over 75m and take defensive action when necessary, assist to land from deep water. Provide aftercare
The casualty will attempt to grasp the rescuer before the tow starts and will struggle twice during the rescue. | An 'unconscious' casualty is submerging 30m from safety. No buoyant rescue aids are available.
Enter the water and swim 30m to the casualty and tow 30m to a point of support, shout for help, assess condition, commence supported rescue breathing. Land with assistance. Reassess the casualty's condition and place in the recovery position
A time of 2 minutes will be allowed from the start of the test to the point at which both rescuer and casualty are in a position of firm support. | Two casualties are in the water up to 25m from safety. The rescuer will start the test dressed in swimwear, long sleeved shirt, pullover and trousers or skirt. A selection of other rescue aids may be made available. Bystanders may be used.
Demonstrate the attempted rescue of both casualties, making use of available aids and bystanders. The test will run for at least 1 minute before the examiner may ask the candidate to explain the plans made and actions taken. |
Distinction Assessment Syllabus Pre-Requisites | Land Based Rescue | Water Based Rescue | Non-Contact Rescue | Aged 14 at date of test
A current RLSS
Life Support Award or higher
To hold or have held an Award of Merit or higher To hold or have held a Silver Cross open water award | Two conscious casualties are n deep water 2-10m from safety. A selection of rescue aids is available as specified by the Assessor.
Demonstrate two land based rescues, ensure the safety of the casualties | Two conscious casualties are in deep water 15 to 25 metres from safety.
A selection of rescue aids is available as specified by the Assessor.
Enter shallow water, demonstrate two water based rescues, assist the casualties to land from shallow water. | A conscious casualty is in deep water 100m from safety.
The rescuer will start the test dressed in swimwear and long sleeved shirt, trousers or skirt, any of which may be discarded as desired. No other rescue aids are available.
Enter deep water & swim 100m to the casualty non-contact tow over 100m assist to land from deep water and treat for shock. Time limit is 6 minutes. | Theory | Contact Rescue | Resuscitation Rescue | Initiative Test | Answer 4-8 questions on lifesaving, showing a clear understanding of the following areas:
water safety survival in water rescue principals | A conscious casualty is in deep water 100m from safety. Rescue aids are available.
Swim 50m to the casualty, perform a contact tow over 100m and take defensive action when necessary, assist to land from deep water. Provide aftercare
The casualty will attempt to grasp the rescuer before the tow starts and will struggle three times during the rescue. | An 'unconscious' casualty is submerging 45m from safety. No buoyant rescue aids are available.
Enter the water and swim 45m to the casualty and tow 45m to a point of support, shout for help, assess condition, commence supported rescue breathing. Land with assistance. Reassess the casualty. Subsituting for a manikin, demonstrate CPR for 2 minutes.
A time of 2 minutes 45 seconds will be allowed from the start of the test to the point at which both rescuer and casualty are in a position of firm support. | Three casualties are in the water up to 25m from safety. The rescuer will start the test dressed in swimwear, long sleeved shirt, pullover and trousers or skirt. A selection of other rescue aids may be made available. Bystanders may be used.
Demonstrate the attempted rescue of both casualties, making use of available aids and bystanders. The test will run for at least 2 minutes before the examiner may ask the candidate to explain the plans made and actions taken. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 28 September 2006 )
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