A free short course to highlight the risks posed by inland waterways, the effects of drowning and basic rescue techniques for the public. Open to anyone, this course provides a certificate of participation upon completion.
| Module 1 | Introduction |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Welcome to the course |
| Module 2 | Drowning |
| Unit 1 | What is drowning? |
| Unit 2 | How does the body react? |
| Unit 3 | How does the cold affect the body? |
| Unit 4 | Where do drownings occur? |
| Unit 5 | Who is most at risk of drowning? |
| Module 3 | Water and how it behaves |
| Unit 1 | How rivers flow |
| Unit 2 | Lakes and pools |
| Unit 3 | Flood water |
| Module 4 | Hazards in water |
| Unit 1 | Sharp objects |
| Unit 2 | Foot traps |
| Unit 3 | Strainers |
| Unit 4 | Weirs |
| Unit 5 | Disease and infection |
| Module 5 | Safety Precautions |
| Unit 1 | Call for help |
| Unit 2 | Tell someone where you're going |
| Unit 3 | Don't cross flooded streams |
| Unit 4 | Don't go onto ice |
| Unit 5 | Look after your mates |
| Module 6 | Rescue Techniques |
| Unit 1 | Talk |
| Unit 2 | Reach |
| Unit 3 | Throw |
| Unit 4 | 999 |
| Module 7 | Resuscitation |
| Unit 1 | Resuscitating a drowned person |
| Unit 2 | Congratulations |