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It should take a few weeks, a month or two at the most.
Having taken lifeguard training courses, I know that lifeguards are not exactly trained medical professionals. So if you feel that your head may be injured internally, go see a doctor and get it checked out.
Lifeguards should be in a nearly perfect physical condition. They are meant to be able to safe people fast and they need to ensure that they do it in time. They have pretty tough requirements and tests on training, so if you aren't already in a good condition, I suggest you don't apply as a lifeguard.
How Do I Become a Pool Lifeguard? www.wisegeek.com/how-do-I-become-a-pool-lifeguard.htm Undoubtedly, CPR training is essential to become a pool lifeguard. Even if a lifeguard never needs to use it, should a drowning occur, resuscitation becomes the best chance for survival. People can take CPR training at a number of places. ... first aid classes because these offer lifeguards other ways to help around a pool. How to Become a Lifeguard - wikiHow
I am the Head Lifeguard at the YMCA of Dixon in Dixon, IL and we always have one lifeguard for every twenty-five persons.
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If you know to how to swim, immediatly rescue the person, if not, call a lifeguard for help. After rescuing, if the swimmer is unconscious, perform Abdominal thrust.
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well first things first... Don't take no **** from a lifeguard!! I was told i would never be a good enough swimmer now look @ me I have been asked to join the summer team!!! Go CAN-Y- CUDAS!!! Go to the desk And Tell them about it!
Try to de-escalate the situation and get a supervisor or another lifeguard to try to offer assistance
freeze the water and go ice skating. ask anyone at the pool when the lifeguard will be on duty. dont swim. swim with caution.
A swim float. there should also be a lifeguard.