Foundations in the Standard of Care for the Prevention, Recognition and Management of Drowning and Aquatic Injuries is a fast-paced and dramatic 2-3 hour educational program designed specifically for Aquatic and Recreation Professionals; Lifeguard Instructors and Supervisors; Aquatic Facility Managers and Operators; Medical Professionals; Child Caregivers; Parents; and Lifeguard, Public Safety and Rescue Personnel. In other words, anyone with administrative, management or supervisory responsibility for any type of swimming facility. This presentation emphasizes the need for on-going vigilant adult supervision anytime children are in, on and around the water, regardless of whether or not Lifeguard personnel are available. This classroom formatted session is presented using computer-generated slides and dramatic videotape footage which demonstrate breaches in the Standard of Care by Lifeguard and Aquatic Facility Managers, Operators, and Lifeguard Personnel.
Course Instructor
The curriculum has been developed by and is presented by Gerald Dworkin, a professional Aquatics Safety and Water Rescue Consultant for Lifesaving Resources. Dworkin has authored numerous articles which have appeared in such publications as Advanced Rescue Technology; Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS); Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Magazine; Parks and Recreation Magazine; and Aquatics International. Besides the Water Rescue Course Guidebook, Dworkin has also published the Ice Rescue Course Guidebook, The Lifeguard Competition Guidebook, and CPR for Infants and Children (published by the Child Welfare League of America).
Dworkin has an extensive background in Aquatics, Water Rescue, EMS, and Firefighting, and regularly consults as an Expert in drowning and aquatic injury litigation. Dworkin is considered an expert and qualified educator in the field of Aquatics Safety, Water Rescue, and Ice Rescue throughout the country.
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Testimonials
"Just a note to let you know how much we appreciated your talk on aquatics safety and water rescue at our April SafeKids Coalition Symposium. It was very well received by our audience as noted by the evaluations we collected and was truly the highlight of the seminar. The information you presented was extremely helpful, concise and important for us as caregivers, parents or simply members of the community. You really enlightened us on the many ways we can help to prevent unneccessary injuries and accidents. The graphic examples you used were certainly heartbreaking but clearly impacted our audience. We look forward to working with you in the near future. Thank you for your time and
professionalism."
Debbie Henriques, RN Clinical Leader
Pediatrics Danbury Hospital
4/19/01
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