A refreshment in the river? The presence of bathing supervisors on the banks of rivers is particularly important. Reading the currents, discovering the strength of the water and always keeping an eye on the weather: these are some essential points covered as part of the River Module. Scrupulous risk analysis and planning before and during the activity atwater tour are the conditions of a safe excursion on or in running waters.
River Module
Prérequis
- Be at least 14 years old.
- Have a Safety Pool, a Plus Pool Patent with the "valid" status or a Base Pool Patent with a Lac Module with the "valid" status.
Contenu
- Preparing and organizing activities in a river
- Risk analysis and security measures
- Safe entering and exiting the water
- Swimming with life jacket
- Running Water Rescue Techniques
- Risks during a rescue intervention in a river
- First aid in running water
Public Cible
- People who stay on the shore, in or on a lake as supervisors of a group.
- People who spend their leisure or sports time by, in and on a river.
- People who want to get involved in a water safety service (river).
Durée
8 hrs
Conditions d'Obtention
- The participant has passed all lessons/teaching units and the exam.
The River Module exam is passed when…
- the participant planned a swimming activity with a river group using the “Planning an Open Water Activity” document;
- the participant has successfully completed the River Rescue Course;
- bag throw examination was successful.