 The Lifesaving Bronze Medallion is the flaghip award of the Royal Life Saving Society UK, and many generations of lifesavers have achieved the award.
Recently revised to make it more relevant to lifesavers in the 21st Century, it is the one that counts and will give any person a great grounding in basic lifesaving skills to take with them throughout their life or develop further with other awards.
 The Bronze Medallion
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Once you have completed the Bronze Medallion you can go on to the higher lifesaving awards Award of Merit and Distinction and at 16 the Beach and Pool Lifeguard qualifications.
Bronze Medallion Assessment Syllabus
Pre-Requisites |
Land Based Rescue |
Water Based Rescue |
Non-Contact Rescue |
Aged 13 at date of test
Aged 12 if holder of Lifesaving 3, or Rookie level 4, or Assistant Beach Lifesaver
A current Life Support Award (assessed as part of Bronze Medallion) |
A conscious casualty is in deep water 2-10m 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 |
A conscious casualty is in deep water 50m 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 50m to the casualty non-contact tow over 50m assist to land from deep water and treat for shock. Time limit is 3 mins 15 secs |
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 50m from safety. Rescue aids are available.
Swim 20m to the casualty, perform a contact tow over 20m 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 once during the rescue. |
An 'unconscious' casualty is submerged 15m from safety. No rescue aids are available.
Enter the water and swim 15m recover an object from 1.5m. Substitute for casualty and tow 15m 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
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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 Assessor may ask the candidate to explain the plans made and actions taken. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 08 October 2008 )
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