Board Rescue Module

Course Overview

The Board Rescue Module (BRM) has been designed to help Surf Lifeguards develop their rescue skills with a rescue board. The BRM covers both conscious and unconscious rescues with a rescue board.

The target audience for this qualification are Surf Lifeguards wishing to further their rescue capability.

Course Information

Pre requistes	14 years of age Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed) Current member of a SLS club
Duration	Variable depending on competence and instruction structure 2-3 weeks
Delivered by	Club instructors, Club Examiners or Ppatrol Captains
Who should complete it	Anyone interested in furthering their rescue capability when on patrol
Candidate requirements	Attend training sessions with the club instructor Successfully complete all components of the examination
Exam Components	Conscious patient rescue Unconscious patient rescue

Topics covered

1. Basic paddling skills	2. Rescue board surf skills	3. Board rescue for an unconscious patient
4. Board rescue for a conscious patient

Outcomes

At the completion of the qualification candidates will be able to:

Perform a board rescue for a conscious patient
Perform a board rescue for an unconscious patient

To begin training for this qualification contact your club or local Club Development Officer.