2006-12-01 06:23:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
Yeah, I think it's required.
2006-12-01 06:25:31 · answer #1 · answered by toolgirl_75023 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and the answer is so can you.
Most countries, including the United States, have laws known as 'Good Samaritan' laws. This means that any citizen that is trying to help another cannot be sued or prosecuted for said actions.
So, as long as you're not trying to practice something outside your scope of knowledge, anyone can try to help another in distress. "outside your scope of knowledge" means anything which you cannot reasonably be expected to do.
As for lifeguards, they will be fully certified for basic first-aid, as well as CPR in addition to the water rescue skills they will learn.
I am a certified EMT myself, and hold an expired BSA lifeguard certification. If there is anything else you'd like to know, please feel free to send me a message and I'll do my best to help.
2006-12-02 00:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by rhathar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ,because most lifeguards take courses in first aid ,and cpr , and have to be certified by the state
2006-12-04 16:34:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lifeguard can perform first aid up to the level of his or her training, whether it's basic CPR, First Responder, EMT-Basic, or EMT-Paramedic.
2006-12-02 21:22:27 · answer #4 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and they should be CPR and first aid ceritifcted
2006-12-01 14:30:47 · answer #5 · answered by gousa1991 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-12-01 16:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they should let the person get worse!
2006-12-05 10:09:15 · answer #7 · answered by jimbobob 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
only if they a certified!
2006-12-01 14:30:16 · answer #8 · answered by Wondering 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea sure why not
2006-12-01 14:56:38 · answer #9 · answered by srh077 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋