As the number of community pools and waterparks grows nationwide, participation in aquatic activities is also growing. Lifeguards must receive proper and effective training, and maintain their skills to ensure their ability to work effective with others as a part of a lifeguard team. This manual will supplement your in-service training to keep your knowledge and skills sharp.

Rev. ed. of: First aid/CPR/AED for schools and the community. 3rd ed. c2006.

Former lifeguard Ken Cassie uses anecdotes and personal experiences to explain how the ocean works and how to enjoy the surf -- safely.

The latest CPR and ECC guidelines presented in an easy to understand manner. An entire section dedicated to the lifeguard acting as a first responder to an emergency. A chapter solely dedicated to open water lifeguarding.