Drowning Course
Gain expertise in spotting drowning incidents, performing open-water rescues, and applying oxygen-first resuscitation techniques. Tailored for paramedics and lifeguards, the course covers clear EMS protocols, advanced airway interventions, post-resuscitation management, and critical shore-based handovers to enhance outcomes in high-pressure aquatic scenarios.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides targeted, hands-on training for handling water-related emergencies, from initial identification to handover to emergency services. Participants learn secure water entry methods, in-water victim support, airway management, oxygen-prioritised resuscitation, child-specific protocols, and AED application. Key skills include effective communication, precise timing, thorough record-keeping, hypothermia mitigation, and aftercare to boost survival rates and brain function preservation.
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Develop skills
- Aquatic scene assessment: quickly identify drowning signs and prioritise casualties.
- Open-water rescue operations: perform safe entries, victim contact, and land extraction.
- Drowning resuscitation: administer oxygen-focused CPR and bag-valve-mask support per advanced life support standards.
- Hypothermia and post-return-of-spontaneous-circulation care: stabilise, warm, and observe patients.
- Emergency services reporting: deliver accurate radio updates, chronologies, and legal records.
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