10/9/2024 5:05:22 AM	KINES 21 Course Outline as of Fall 2013	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  KINES 21	Title:  LIFEGUARD TRAINING
Full Title:  Lifeguard Training
Last Reviewed:2/27/2023

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	2.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	35.00
Minimum	2.50	Lab Scheduled	3.00		1 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	5.00			Contact Total	87.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  70.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  PHYED 21

Catalog Description:

To provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help can arrive.  This course adheres to American Red Cross (ARC) standards and meets the first aid, CPR and aquatic training requirements as specified by state code to be a lifeguard in California.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of KAQUA 1.3

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

To provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help can arrive.  This course adheres to American Red Cross (ARC) standards and meets the first aid, CPR and aquatic training requirements as specified by state code to be a lifeguard in California.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of KAQUA 1.3
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1991	Inactive:
UC Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Spring 1991	Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.   Identify the necessary skills and responsibilities of a professional lifeguard

2.   Evaluate emergency action plans for aquatic facilities

3.   Utilize current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems

4.   Identify when to perform a primary survey

5.   Recognize signs and symptoms of a heart attack/cardiac arrest, and how to care for victims who experience them

6.   Recognize signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease.

7.   Perform infant, child, and two-rescuer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

8.   Assess appropriate rescue techniques

9.   Assess heat and cold emergencies

10. Identify and apply child birth emergency procedures

11. Identify spinal injury procedures

12. Recognition of major body systems and structures

13. Control and stop life-threatening bleeding

14. Recognize the signs and symptoms of shock

15. Recognize the signs and symptoms of soft-tissue injuries

16. Assessing the signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries

17. Demonstrate appropriate speed and endurance

18. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in preparation for the following certification exams:

     a. ARC certification in Lifeguard Training

     b. CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer

     c. Waterfront Lifeguard Training certification

      d. Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel certification

19. Repeating students must demonstrate increased depth and breadth of related skills with new learning objectives

Topics and Scope

1.   Characteristics and responsibilities of a professional lifeguard

          A.  Facility operations and aquatic injury prevention

         B.  Surveillance techniques

2.   Emergency action plans for aquatic facilities

3.   Emergency medical services (EMS) system and the role and  responsibilities of professional rescuers within the EMS system

4.   How and when to perform a primary survey

         A.  Adult breathing emergencies

        B.  Child breathing emergencies

        C.  Infant breathing emergencies

5.   Signs and systems of a heart attack/cardiac arrest, and how to care for victims who experience them

6.   Risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

7.   Infant, child, and two-rescuer CPR

8.   Water rescue techniques

9.   Heat and cold emergencies

10. Child birth emergencies

11. Spinal injuries

12. Major body systems/structures

13. Life-threatening bleeding

14. Signs, symptoms, and care

         A.  Shock

          B.  Soft-tissue injuries

         C.  Musculoskeletal injuries

17. Speed and endurance for water rescue

18.  ARC certification in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Waterfront Lifeguard Training and Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel

19. Repeating students must demonstrate increased depth and breadth of related skills with new learning objectives

Assignments:

1. American Red Cross Video Analysis

       A.      Lifeguarding Today

       B.      CPR for the Professional Rescuer

       C.      Community First Aid

       D.      Emergency Response

2. Reading in American Red Cross Text Books

       A.      Lifeguarding Today

       B.      CPR for the Professional Rescuer

       C.      Emergency Response

3. Lifeguard notebook

4. 2 to 4 written quizzes

5. Multiple choice, true / false, essay, and performance exams

6. Situational problem solving

7. Repeating students must demonstrate an increased level of performance.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 20%
Lifeguard notebook
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 20%
Video analysis, situational problem solving
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 20 - 30%
Skill performances, performance exams, first aid, CPR and aquatic rescue skills
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 30%
Quizzes: Multiple choice, true/false, essay, and performance exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 30 - 40%
Participation and attendance

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Health & Safety Services: Emergency Response. American Red Cross. Staywell: 2009

Lifeguarding. American Red Cross. Staywell: 2009

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