This course provides BSA leaders with information and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to swimming emergencies during unit swimming activities. It expands on the awareness instruction provided by Safe Swim Defense training to include basic water rescue skills. This training is valid for 3 years.
Who: Scouts and Scouters, 16 years of age or older
Prerequisites: Earn Lifesaving and Swimming merit badges (adults must possess these skills), obtain CPR and First Aid certification. BSA Aquatics Resources
NOTE: Leaders who hold the Swim & Water Rescue certification my conduct their own pre-camp swimchecks.
Who: Scouts and Scouters, 16 years of age or older
Prerequisites: Earn Lifesaving and Swimming merit badges (adults must possess these skills), obtain CPR and First Aid certification. BSA Aquatics Resources
NOTE: Leaders who hold the Swim & Water Rescue certification my conduct their own pre-camp swimchecks.