H2O Proficiency:

• Shallow and deep dives 
• TWO different entries 
• Entry with an aid and swim 25m, head- up freestyle or breaststroke. Assume the ready position and demonstrate the ability to scull forward and backward, and to turn 
• Demonstrate defence methods from the front, side and rear 
• Demonstrate eggbeater kick, showing the ability to travel and to change direction and height levels 
• Demonstrate legs only for 25m, with a 4.5 kg object, using any choice of lifesaving kick 
• Demonstrate a roll-entry, wearing a long-sleeved shirt and long pants. 
• Demonstrate head up approach into a head-first surface dive, to a maximum depth of 2m 
• Demonstrate, in shallow water, the ability to turn a victim face-up and to support his or her face above the surface 
• Complete a 600m workout at least three times 
• Swim 300m in 9 minutes or better using any combination of strokes

First Aid:

• Demonstrate primary assessment 
• External bleeding 
• Treatment of an unconscious victim 
• Performs a rescue of a victim

Recognition & Rescue:

• Demonstrate the ability to perform and recognize whistle signals 
• Perform a rescue of a weak swimmer or non-swimmer, with a towing aid 
• Swim 20m approach and tow the victim to safety, showing the ability to avoid contact

Comments:

Bring a bathing suit, flip flops, goggles and a bathing cap (AquaCenter & Trinity have goggles and swim caps for sale).