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Bronze Medallion Examination

I) Theory
Answer 80 MC questions on lifesaving.
Showing a clear understanding of the following
areas:
- Water safety
- Survival in water
- Rescue principles
- Emergency aftercare

II) Resuscitation
Complete the test for the RLSS U.K. Standard
Resuscitation Certificate


III) Rescue
1. Land Based Rescue
A conscious casulty is in deep water 2 to 10
metres from safety. A selection of rescue aids
is available as specified by the Examiner.
- Demonstrate a land based rescue
- Ensure the safety of the casualty

2. Water Based Rescue
A conscious casulty is in deep water 15 to 20
metres from safety. A selection of rescue aids
is available s specified by the Examiner.
- Enter shallow water
- Demonstrate a water based rescue
- assist the casualty to land

3. Non-contact rescue
A conscious casualty is in deep water 50 metres
from safety. The rescuer will start the test
dressed in swimwear and long sleeved shirt,
trousers or skirt any of which may be discarded
as desired. No other rescue aids available.
- Enter deep water
- Swim 50 metres to the casualty
- Demonstrate a non-contact tow over 50 mmetres
- Assist the casualty to land from deep wwater
- Treat for shock
A time of 3 minutes 15 seconds will be allowed
from the start of the test to the end of the
swim and tow.

4. Contact rescue
A conscious casualty is in deep water 50 metres
from safety. No rescue aids are available.
- Swim 50 metres to the casualty
- Demonstrate a non-contact tow over 50 mmetres
- Escape and take defensive action when nnecessary
- Assist the casualty to land from deep wwater
- Provide aftercare
The casualty will attempt to grasp the rescuer
before the tow starts and will struggle once
during the rescue.

5. Resuscitation rescue
An unconscious casualty is submerging 15 metres
from safety. No buoyant rescue aids are available.
- Enter the water and swim 15 metres
- Recover an object from a depth of 1.5 tto 1.8 metres
- Subsitute the object for an unconsciouss casualty
- Tow the casualty 15 metres to a point oof support
- Assess the condition of the casualty
- Simulate supported EAR for 10 full infllarions
- Land the casualty with assistance, if aavailable
- Continue EAR on land as directed by thee Examiner
- Place in the recovery position
A time of 1 minute 15 seconds will be allowed from
the start of the test to the first full inflation
at the end of the tow

6. Initiative
(Cancelled at The Hong Kong lifesaving society)
Two casualties are in the water up to 20 metres
from safety. The rescuer will start the test
dressed in swimwear long sleeved shirt and
trousers or skirt. A selection of other rescue
aids may be made available. Bystanders may be
used.
- Demonstrate the attempted rescue of botth
casualties making use of available aids and
bystanders.
The test will run for at least 1 minute before
thw Examiner may interrupt and ask the candidate
to explain their actions and further intentions.

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