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2007 Series of Professional Aquatics Safety Seminars

Lifesaving Resources announces its 2007 series of Professional Aquatics Safety Seminars (PASS). This comprehensive and intensive 8-hour classroom-formatted training program is specifically designed for Aquatic and Recreation Professionals; Lifeguard Instructors and Supervisors; Aquatic Facility Managers and Operators; and Lifeguard personnel. The focus of this seminar is on the prevention, recognition, and management of drowning and aquatic injuries. The seminar was developed by and is conducted by Gerald Dworkin, a professional Aquatics Safety and Water Rescue Consultant for Lifesaving Resources (lifesaving.com) and is presented using computer-generated slides, along with numerous video segments of actual incidents or news stories about those incidents.

Dworkin is a noted educator and author, and regularly consults as a Forensics Expert in drowning and aquatic injury litigation. Numerous case studies are included within the PASS curriculum.

The 8-hour seminar includes the following instructional units:

? Mechanisms and Physiology of Drowning
? Threat Assessment, Risk Management and Incident Prevention
? Legal Liability
? Lifeguard and Aquatic Facility Operations
? Drowning and Aquatic Injury Case Studies
? Prevention and Management of Aquatic Spinal Injuries
? Protection from Bloodborne Pathogens
? Innovations in Safety and Rescue Products
? Emergency Resuscitation Protocols

Regardless of the type of aquatic facilities, this seminar will prove beneficial for all participants, regardless of whether they represent waterparks, community pools, beaches, etc.

Dates and locations are as follows:

April 02
Massachusetts Parks and Recreation Department
Boxboro, Massachusetts

April 06
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio

April 28
Waconia Community Education
Waconia, Minnesota

May 17
Norfolk Parks and Recreation
Norfolk, Virginia

May 24
New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association
Westfield, New Jersey

June 08
Metropolitan District Commission
Hartford, Connecticut

For more information, access the EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SECTION of the Lifesaving Resources' website at http://www.lifesaving.com/education/index.html.

Other programs that should be of interest to our subscribers include the following:

April 21
Swiftwater Rescue Course
Keene Fire Department
Keene, New Hampshire

May 25
Lifeguard Pre-Service Training Program
New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association
Westfield, New Jersey

July 26 - 29
Water Rescue Train-the-Trainer Academy
Blair Academy
Blairstown, New Jersey

Should you be interested in hosting or sponsoring a Lifesaving Resources' training program in your community, please contact Lifesaving Resources.

Lifesaving Resources Inc.
http://www.lifesaving.com
603/563-8330

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