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Gerald M. Dworkin is a professional Aquatics Safety & Water Rescue Consultant for Lifesaving Resources, and is the author of the "Lifeguard Competition Guidebook", the "Professional Aquatics Safety Seminar Guidebook", the "Water Rescue Technician Guidebook", and the "Ice Rescue Technician Guidebook" (published by Lifesaving Resources, Inc.) and "CPR for Infants and Children" (published by the Child Welfare League of America).
Gerry Dworkin has an extensive background in Aquatics Safety , Water Rescue, Ice Rescue, and EMS, Public Safety and Rescue. Along with his textbooks, he has written and published numerous articles, and has consulted in numerous drowning and aquatic injury litigation cases as both a Plaintiff and Defense Expert Witness. A graduate from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Gerry has experience as a Professional and Volunteer Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and has worked and consulted for the American Red Cross as a Health and Safety Services Professional/Consultant. As a frequent guest speaker and trainer in the Lifeguard and Aquatics Safety and Recreation sector, as well as the Public Safety and Rescue sector, Gerry Dworkin is considered an expert and qualified educator throughout the country.

Mr. Dworkin's area of expertise is in Lifesaving, Lifeguarding, and Aquatics Safety; Water Rescue and Ice Rescue; and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), Basic Life Support, Drowning and Aquatic Injury Prevention, and EMS (Emergency Medical Services). As an expert witness, Mr. Dworkin evaluates the Standard of Care as it pertains to Incident Prevention, Victim Recognition, and Emergency Management and provides accident reconstruction, depositions, written reports, and courtroom testimony.

Aquatic Facility Safety Audits are conducted for aquatic recreation agencies and facilities. They are designed to identify risks and hazards, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness, training, and preparedness of lifeguard and supervisory personnel. Audits are usually unannounced and are followed up with a complete written evaluation including recommendations for improvement.

Lifesaving Resources provides technical assistance in the development and production of educational and training materials including films, videotapes, textbooks, and products relating to Aquatic Safety, Water Rescue, EMS, and Technical Rescue.
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