Bronze
Cross
Aged
14 at date of examination
Open
water experience during that season
Clothing
for both casualty and candidate
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A
conscious casualty is in deep water 2 to 8 metres beyond
waist depth.
A
selection of rescue aids is available.
perform
a reach, throw or wade rescue
assist
casualty to land
demonstrate
appropriate aftercare
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Two
conscious casualties are in difficulty up to 20m beyond
waist
depth. One is between 10 and 20m beyond waist depth.
A selection of rescue aids is available.
demonstrate
the rescue of both casualties making use of the available
aids and bystanders
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An
'unconscious' casualty is floating face down 20m beyond
waist depth. No buoyant rescue aids are available.
swim
to the casualty
turn
the casualty and tow 20m
assess
the casualty's condition
simulate
supported EAV
land
casualty with assistance
place
in recovery position
treat
for shock and cold
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Answer
4 - 6 questions
identify
local hazards
water
safety in and around open water
Answer
2 - 3 questions
effects
and implications of the elements
Answer
2 - 3 questions
practical
treatment for hypothermia and shock
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Silver
Cross
A
current RLSS Bronze Cross and
Life
Support 2 Award
Clothing
for both casualty and candidate
|
Two
conscious casualties are in difficulty up to 8m beyond
waist depth. A selection of rescue aids is available.
Bystanders may be used.
demonstrate
the rescue and appropriate aftercare of both casualties
making use of the available aids and bystanders
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Two
casualties are in difficulty between 10 and 20m beyond
waist depth. A selection of rescue aids is available.
Bystanders may be used.
demonstrate
the rescue and appropriate aftercare of both casualties
making use of the available aids and bystanders
|
An
'unconscious' casualty is floating face down 30m beyond
waist depth.
swim to the casualty
turn
the casualty and assess the casualty's condition
tow
30m to firm support
simulate
EAV, check for pulse
land
casualty with assistance
place
in recovery position
treat
for shock and cold
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A
conscious casualty is in difficulty 30 metres beyond waist
depth. No aids are available.
swim
30m to casualty
perform
a defensive action/block
contact tow over 30m
escape
and take appropriate action
assist
to land
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