The Bronze Medallion was established more than 100 years ago and is still recognized as the benchmark award for lifesaving around the world. A must for anyone involved in teaching or training waterborne sports and skills

Award Summary

The award will test:

· Life support techniques

· Theory about water safety

· Rescue principles

· Practical sessions covering land based and wading rescue

· Test of strength and stamina

· Rescue of struggling casualty

· Submerged casualty resuscitation rescue

· Simulated incident involving the rescue of two casualties

The award is designed to establish competent levels of knowledge combined with practical rescue skills in simulated open water emergencies. Training and assessment is undertaken in a swimming pool.

New candidates undergo around 20 hours of training prior to a formal assessment that will test the elements listed opposite. Such testing will also include a timed swim with clothing, including a 50 metre tow.

Pool Award

The Bronze Medallion Award

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