Course Overview

Surf Rescue Refresher (IPDJ Credits)

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Keep up to date with ASI Short courses, specially designed for instructors who hold the Treinador De Desporto Surfing Grau 1.

Update your skills and knowledge on how to perform surf rescues.  

Approved by the IPDJ, you will earn 1 Credit (1 Unidades de Crédito, IPDJ).  This is a participation course only, with no formal assessment.  Once you attend the workshop you are eligible to receive the IPDJ approved ASI course certificate. 

There is a special discount fee for ASI Instructors.

Perform simple rescues in the ocean in breaking waves of 1 ½ feet (½ metre).

Surf no larger than 1½ft (½ metre)
Sandy beach and ocean floor with even gradient (no rocks or reef) 

Professional skills update course for instructors holding Treinador De Desporto Surfing Grau 1.

  • Identify emergency situations

  • Respond to emergency situations 

  • Apply surf rescue techniques 

  • Demonstrate simulated in-water rescues on conscious and unconscious patients

  • Identify the signs of potential spinal injuries and respond and treat accordingly 

  • Emergency signals and incident reporting

  • Hold a current Treinador De Desporto Surfing Grau 1

Workshop
An intensive course that focuses on the major components, with the ability to interact with the trainer and the group. 
Duration:  5 hours

Attend workshop.
This is a participation course only. 
There is no formal assessment.

Surf Rescue Water Safety Manual
1 IPDJ credit  (1 Unidades de Crédito, IPDJ)

The following equipment and clothing is required to complete the training:

  • Surfboard or rescue board

  • Surf clothing suitable for conducting rescues

Surf Rescue Refresher certificate (IPDJ Approved)

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No requirement.

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