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All swimming activity must
be supervised by a mature
and conscientious adult who
understands and knowingly
accepts responsibility for the
well-being and safety of
those in his or her care.
• Risks

• Prevention

• Response
• Current Safe Swim Defense
training
• At least 15 years old
• Submit health review
• Complete swimmer test
• Recover underwater weight
Section I – Intro to BSA Aquatics
Chapter 1: Qualified Supervision
Chapter 2: BSA Aquatics
Chapter 3: Safety First
Chapter 4: Health Considerations
Chapter 5: Swim Classification Tests

Section II – Swimming Skills & Safety

Chapter 6: Safe Swim Defense
Chapter 7: Swimming Locations
Chapter 8: Basic Swimming Skills
Chapter 9: Water Rescue
Chapter 10: Safety Team Preparation
Chapter 11: The Underwater World
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• Safe Swim Defense review
• Swim classification tests
• Emergency recognition & planning
• Water rescues from shore
• In-water rescues
• Written exam
• Safe Swim Defense review & expansion
• Including video on remote area setup

Ch 6
• Swim classifications
Beginner
•Jump into deep water
• Swim 25 feet on surface
• Stop and turn without support
• Return
Swimmer
• Jump into deep water
• Swim 75 yds in strong manner
• Swim 25 yds with restful backstroke
• Rest by floating
Ch 5
• Victim recognition, surveillance, and
emergency action plans

Ch 9
• Water rescue from shore

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• In water rescue

conscious subjects

unconscious subjects

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• Written exam

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 Personal
Qualified
Health
Supervision Review

Safe Response
Area Personnel

Ability
Lookout
Groups

Buddy Discipline
System

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How old ? at least 21
Required training?
Safe Swim Defense
Suggested training?
Swimming & Water Rescue
Support by others allowed?
yes
Who decides if unit is prepared?
unit leadership
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Is physician approval needed
for all swimming activities?
What medical indication
absolutely prohibits swimming?
What medical conditions may
limit swimming?
Why should medical records
be carried on unit outings? 32
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Who performs rescues at public pools?
How many response personnel are
needed when a facility does not provide
lifeguards?
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What are appropriate water depths and
boundary markers for the three ability
groups?

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 Nonswimmers
waist to chest deep, Beginners
continuous boundary just over the head with
marker
Swimmers
standing depth close by, 12 ft clear water
continuous boundary 8 ft turbid water,
marker isolated boundary
markers allowed
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May serve as Qualified Supervisor:
if so, should have assistance of another adult
if not, finds and supports the Qualified Supervisor

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• Reviews health histories
• Appoints & coaches Lookout
• Appoints & coaches Response Personnel
• Guides area set-up
• Develops and explains emergency action plans
• Maintains discipline
• Designates check-in, check- out procedures
• Directs response during a crisis
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• Constantly scans entire area for:
deviations from Safe Swim Defense
emergency situations
hazardous changes in the environment
• Provides back-up surveillance during emergencies
• May conduct buddy checks
• Assists with clearing area when needed
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• Constantly scan assigned zones
• Intervene to stop risky behavior or rule infractions
• Respond to emergencies as previously directed
• Coached in use of available rescue aids prior to need

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Total coverage

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Zone coverage

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Combined coverage

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Surveillance Signals and Response

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BE PREPARED

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General procedures for a water emergency
• Recognize need, activate EAP

• Enter water, if necessary,

with pre-selected aid

• Approach rapidly,
keeping subject in sight

• Provide support

• Move subject to safety

• Assist or remove subject

from water
• Provide care as needed

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Lost swimmer search

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Spinal injury management

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Inclement weather

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• Plan activation
• Who’s in charge
• Who does rescue
• What equipment is needed
• Communication
• Supervision of non-victims
• Summoning EMS: who, when, how
• Follow-up care
• Notification of parents
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