Gold Medallion

Award

Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive the SLSA Gold Medallion award.

Course Content

• Perform Complex Patient Rescue and Support, Aided and Unaided by Equipment
  • Select appropriate rescue equipment
  • Access and manage the patient’s levels of distress
  • Support and return patients to shore
  • Perform a one-person drag technique and patient lay
• Perform Surf Skill and Fitness Test
  • Complete a 400 metre swim, 800 metre run, 400 metre board paddle and 800 metre run in
  • 25 minutes
  • Complete tube rescue of patient 100 metres out at sea and return (flippers optional)
  • Complete board rescue of patient 200 metres out at sea and return
• Work Autonomously
  • Plan and undertake work activities
  • Accept responsibilities
  • Set performance requirements
  • Maintain team performance

Entry Requirements

• Participants must be a minimum of 17 years of age on the date of final assessment.
• Participants must meet the following SLSA requirements:
  • Hold a current SLSA Bronze Medallion/Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
  • Hold a current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate
  • Hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate
  • Hold a current Silver Medallion Patrol Captain/Basic Beach Management
  • Hold a current Spinal Management Certificate
  • Complete an 800 metre swim in 14 minutes or less in a swimming pool no less than 25 metres

For more information, Download a copy of the Gold Medallion Syllabus or email the Clubs Chief Training Officer training@warriewoodslsc.com.au