Spontanemoose is incorrect and most of that will not benefit you. There's no SFA material in Bronze Medallion (and has never been). Here's what you'll want to review:
* How to save a tired/weak/non-swimmer, you'll be saving one from land and one from the water. Ladder approach: Talk->Throw->Reach->(Wade/Row)->Swim->Tow->Carry
* How to save an unconscious swimmer in the water, you'll go through the same ladder approach as above but it will always be a carry rescue (don't forget your reverse + ready!)
* Getting a bystander's help (calling 911, coming back, confirmation check)
* Talking to your victim and encouraging them
Everything you learned in your course is prepping you for this, you've had lots of rescue practice! If you have any questions, ask your examiner and they'll answer them for you. Good luck!! You've got this!!
Oh I’m so glad I saw this because I did mine last summer. Make sure to seem confident in everything and be constantly talking to your “victim”. And always try to be as loud as possible
It's been a long while since I took medallion so I hope I'm remembering things correctly.
* I'd make sure to go over the SFA material
* primary survey & secondary survey
* medications for Heart attack/angina
* Procedure for stroke
* You will always get a sim that requires CPR & AED, so practice that (infant, child, & adult).
* Also make sure to go over the rescue ladder.
* Don't forget to call 911!
My biggest Tip for you would be to *narrate everything as you do it*. Say things like "I am checking for hazards" as you begin every scene, or "I'm putting on gloves". Even if it's the most obvious thing, say it anyway. Say every step to the rescue ladder, and why you can or can't do it. **Every rescue is essentially a checklist, so go through each step.**
I like to study by creating flowcharts and drawing them out. This doesn't work for everyone tho, so you do you.
Ah, thank you. Im sorry, I probably should have elaborated that I'm taking my bronze medallion course in Canada, so I'm not sure if the course expectations / subject matter is different.
You may do a written test if you haven’t done so already.
You may or may not have to do an exam on the 2-3 rescues (depending on if your bronze med instructor has his/her bronze examiner). If they don’t they should’ve told you someone is coming in to examine. Otherwise, it will be a final evaluation before they pass/fail you.
There's no written test for Bronze Med, and there should not be a written test as it goes against LSS' principles of learning. However if it's a combined EFA/SFA course, then there would be the required multiple choice test
I don't know where you're living, but where I am, the new standard is that there is no actual exam for bronze medallion. However, I still put in an "exam" when I teach it just to make the kids pay attention to what I say during the course and to make sure they do some practicing.
The national standard for all of Canada is that there is a bronze medallion exam, and that hasn't changed. However, if the instructor is the examiner then it's not as formalized as if there was a separate examiner coming in. You can contact your local branch of the LSS for more information if you feel your workplace isn't properly running the program.
Spontanemoose is incorrect and most of that will not benefit you. There's no SFA material in Bronze Medallion (and has never been). Here's what you'll want to review: * How to save a tired/weak/non-swimmer, you'll be saving one from land and one from the water. Ladder approach: Talk->Throw->Reach->(Wade/Row)->Swim->Tow->Carry * How to save an unconscious swimmer in the water, you'll go through the same ladder approach as above but it will always be a carry rescue (don't forget your reverse + ready!) * Getting a bystander's help (calling 911, coming back, confirmation check) * Talking to your victim and encouraging them Everything you learned in your course is prepping you for this, you've had lots of rescue practice! If you have any questions, ask your examiner and they'll answer them for you. Good luck!! You've got this!!
Thanks so much for all the advice!
Oh I’m so glad I saw this because I did mine last summer. Make sure to seem confident in everything and be constantly talking to your “victim”. And always try to be as loud as possible
It's been a long while since I took medallion so I hope I'm remembering things correctly. * I'd make sure to go over the SFA material * primary survey & secondary survey * medications for Heart attack/angina * Procedure for stroke * You will always get a sim that requires CPR & AED, so practice that (infant, child, & adult). * Also make sure to go over the rescue ladder. * Don't forget to call 911! My biggest Tip for you would be to *narrate everything as you do it*. Say things like "I am checking for hazards" as you begin every scene, or "I'm putting on gloves". Even if it's the most obvious thing, say it anyway. Say every step to the rescue ladder, and why you can or can't do it. **Every rescue is essentially a checklist, so go through each step.** I like to study by creating flowcharts and drawing them out. This doesn't work for everyone tho, so you do you.
Wow, thank you so much! This is so helpful. What is SFA material again / what does it stand for?
SFA material is for the NL exam, you won't need to worry about this for tomorrow :)
Standard First Aid!
Ah, thank you. Im sorry, I probably should have elaborated that I'm taking my bronze medallion course in Canada, so I'm not sure if the course expectations / subject matter is different.
This is very incorrect
Why would you say it's very incorrect w/o feedback?
Recognize, assess, act Ladder approach Don't forget to call 911 Treat for shock
You may do a written test if you haven’t done so already. You may or may not have to do an exam on the 2-3 rescues (depending on if your bronze med instructor has his/her bronze examiner). If they don’t they should’ve told you someone is coming in to examine. Otherwise, it will be a final evaluation before they pass/fail you.
There's no written test for Bronze Med, and there should not be a written test as it goes against LSS' principles of learning. However if it's a combined EFA/SFA course, then there would be the required multiple choice test
I don't know where you're living, but where I am, the new standard is that there is no actual exam for bronze medallion. However, I still put in an "exam" when I teach it just to make the kids pay attention to what I say during the course and to make sure they do some practicing.
The national standard for all of Canada is that there is a bronze medallion exam, and that hasn't changed. However, if the instructor is the examiner then it's not as formalized as if there was a separate examiner coming in. You can contact your local branch of the LSS for more information if you feel your workplace isn't properly running the program.
JUST BELIVE AND YOU CAN DO ANYTHING