Source: https://marydonahue.org/california-lifeguards-and-title-22
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 04:33:48+00:00

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The State of California Code of Regulations has a section on first aid standards for public safety personnel, including lifeguards, police and fire, commonly referred to as Title 22.
It requires first aid training beyond the first aid required for a Red Cross lifeguard certification, but not as many hours as Emergency Response. It requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation instruction to the same level as does the Red Cross lifeguard certification: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR).
A copy of the regulation is below.
The notes immediately below are for my students to consider.
– – – Note that in section 100017 a time limit of one year for completion of the training is given. Many local pools I know of are interpreting this to mean that their seasonal lifeguards need not have this training. But some of these guards are rehired summer after summer, so these pools could be in trouble if an accident leads to a lawsuit.
– – – Note also that in sections 100010, 100011, 100012, 100014, etc. the persons who need the training are described as employed and paid. Volunteers are not mentioned, except volunteer fire fighters, but the training could be wise for volunteer lifeguards such as Scout leaders or volunteers at swim races.
§ 100005. Automated External Defibrillator or AED.
1797.182 and 1797.183, Health and Safety Code; and Section 13518, Penal Code.
for, and is approved to operate, an AED.
NOTE: Authority cited: Section 1797.107, 1797.182 and 1797.183, Health and Safety Code.
and 1797.183, Health and Safety Code; and Section 13518, Penal Code.
complete the training specified in this Chapter.
Health and Safety Code; and Section 13518, Penal Code.
§ 100012. Primarily Clerical or Administrative.
for ninety percent (90%) or more of the time worked within each pay period.
by the approving authority specified in Section 100026 of this Chapter.
performance of those duties normally carried out by lifeguards, firefighters, or peace officers.
and 1797.183, Health and Safety Code.
§ 100015. Application and Scope.
§ 100016. Training Programs In Operation.
Section 100026 of this Chapter within six (6) months after the effective date of these regulations.
§ 100017. Time Limitation for Initial Training.
Section 100016 of this Chapter.
§ 100018. Scope of Course.
hours in first aid and six (6) hours in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
(10) First aid for obstetrical emergencies.
personnel may perform AED when authorized by a public safety AED service provider.
(A) Proper use, maintenance and periodic inspection of the AED.
support (ALS), adequate airway care, and internal emergency response system, if applicable.
9-1-1 access, and interaction with EMS personnel.
circulation to determine cardiac arrest.
shock without jeopardizing the safety of the patient or rescuers or other nearby persons.
defibrillator is no longer charged.
(G) Rapid, accurate assessment of the patient’s post-shock status.
(H) The appropriate continuation of care following a successful defibrillation.
the specified conditions listed in subsection (a) of this section.
to assure compliance with this Chapter.
2. Be able to demonstrate competency in adult teaching methodologies.
(C) collect and report data to the local EMS agency, pursuant to Section 100021.
(6) Establish policies and procedures to collect, maintain and evaluate patient care records.
ensure compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.
maintain the requirements of this section.
monitored rhythm was ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.
authorized personnel and provide upon request to the local EMS agency or the EMS Authority.
§ 100023. Training Instructor Requirements.
(2) qualified to teach by education and/or experience.
§ 100024. Validation of Course Completion.
organization or agency which provides the instruction.
and the date(s) on which training courses have been completed for at least three (3) years.
indicated necessary by the pretest.
no event shall the retraining course or pretest be offered less than once every three (3) years.
(l) An EMT-P course which has been approved pursuant to Chapter 4 of this division.

References: § 100005

§ 100012

§ 100015

§ 100016

§ 100017

§ 100018

§ 100023

§ 100024