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What is the Emergency Response Pool Qualification?
The ER-Pool Programme is a rescue award; it is designed for individuals who have a responsibility to respond to a swimming pool in the event of an emergency, either to perform a rescue or assist a lifeguard team.
The ER-Pool Programme is not intended to replace a lifeguard qualification, such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The NPLQ includes more detailed training and content to prepare someone to supervise a swimming pool directly.
For swimming pools that require direct supervision, it is recommended the RLSS UK NPLQ is used. More details can be found here.
Who Can Complete ER-Pool Training?
Any staff employed at the venue, e.g.,
Pre-Requisites
What Does ER-Pool Involve?
A two-day course which will give your employees knowledge and practical training to:
The trainer can also award a regulated Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and a regulated Level 2 Automated External Defibrillator qualification (AED).
The ER-Pool qualification is valid for two years following successful completion.
Course Cost / Bookings
To enquire about the course cost and how to book, please email us at [email protected]. Delivery of our courses can be a combination of online / in person. We can bring a trainer to you and deliver our courses at your facility.
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The ER-Pool Programme is a rescue award; it is designed for individuals who have a responsibility to respond to a swimming pool in the event of an emergency, either to perform a rescue or assist a lifeguard team.
The ER-Pool Programme is not intended to replace a lifeguard qualification, such as the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ). The NPLQ includes more detailed training and content to prepare someone to supervise a swimming pool directly.
For swimming pools that require direct supervision, it is recommended the RLSS UK NPLQ is used. More details can be found here.
Who Can Complete ER-Pool Training?
Any staff employed at the venue, e.g.,
- Receptionists
- Spa hosts
- Chefs
- Waiting staff
- Housekeeping
- Maintenance staff
- Duty Managers
- Gym staff
Pre-Requisites
- Be able to swim a minimum of 25m on your front and back.
- Be able to surface dive to the deepest part of the pool and climb out without help and without using steps or ladders (where venue design permits).
- Be aged 16 or older at the beginning of the course.
What Does ER-Pool Involve?
A two-day course which will give your employees knowledge and practical training to:
- Rescue a casualty in the event of being alerted to an emergency.
- Recover a casualty to poolside.
- Perform vital First Aid, including CPR and AED.
The trainer can also award a regulated Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work qualification and a regulated Level 2 Automated External Defibrillator qualification (AED).
The ER-Pool qualification is valid for two years following successful completion.
Course Cost / Bookings
To enquire about the course cost and how to book, please email us at [email protected]. Delivery of our courses can be a combination of online / in person. We can bring a trainer to you and deliver our courses at your facility.
For More Info Please Click Here.