On The Guard II-4th Edition - The YMCA Lifeguard Manual

352 pages published: 2001

About the Book

This brand-new edition of On the Guard II brings lifeguarding concepts to life with more than 500 new full-color photos, tables, and illustrations that show exactly how to perform the procedures necessary to prevent drowning and perform rescues. Each chapter has been updated and organized to include key opening points and closing review questions.

This comprehensive resource now includes: Expanded information on lifeguarding in water parks Beach safety Personal watercraft safety Multiple victim / multiple guard rescues Off-duty rescues Updated spinal injury management procedures New scuba rescue procedures YMCA aquatic guidelines for resident camp, day camp, child care, and waterfront operations Paddleboard rescues First aid kits and first aid devices for rescue breathing CPR (including automated external defibrillation devices) Guarding people with disabilities Scanning Dealing with confrontation or violence among patrons Handling fecal contamination in the pool Character development

There is also information on getting and keeping a job, professional behavior and certification, and legal responsibilities and liabilities.

Included with On the Guard II is a new CD-ROM that allows you to watch and review key rescue procedures. It has video clips of many of the lifeguarding skills described in the book and allows you to see real lifeguards in action, performing the skills necessary to prevent problems before they occur and to take action to help those in danger when necessary.

On the Guard II is the required training manual for the YMCA’s lifeguard certification course.