| Edward: |
Welcome |
| Edward: |
I think I've spoken about what we are doing before? |
| John: |
Yes. |
| Edward: |
We will use all or parts of this interview on the website. Are you OK with us doing this? |
| Edward: |
Which Life Support qualifications do you hold? |
| John: |
Bronze Medallion, Award of Merit, Life Support 1, 2, 3
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| Edward: |
Is it useful to have this website as a reference? |
| John: |
I'm guessing the web site would be very helpful as when I wanted to do my, well
all of my Life Support exams there wasn't a website that was there that I could use,
so, yeah this would be very helpful. |
| Edward: |
What's the most important section to you? |
| John: |
Choking and CPR, as I had the most difficult time remembering what they
where, and now I don't need to know them, I know them off by heart, but anyway
yeah they would and are very important sections for me |
| Edward: |
Have you ever had to use your Life Support skills? |
| John: |
Not as yet, I would what you would call a white cloud as I haven't had to use
anything and (touch wood) I wont have to use them either |
| Edward: |
Do you find it difficult to keep up to date with the changes which are made to
the syllabus? |
| John: |
No - I have regular staff training where I work. |
| Edward: |
How did the recent changes to the life support syllabus affect you? |
| John: |
We learnt them in a staff training session, that's all really. |
| Edward: |
Do you think it should be compulsory for everyone / students to learn Life
Support skills? |
| John: |
No, I think everyone should have a choice, but then I think every one should
have a basic understanding/ Knowledge of life support |
| Edward: |
Do you think it shows a certain character or type of person who actively goes
out to learn these skills? |
| John: |
No |
| Edward: |
Why do you think it's important that students should learn life support? |
| John: |
So that in an accident, a lifesaver can take control and everyone else can step
back and help if need be |
| Edward: |
Is there a lack of Lifesavers / people qualified in Life Support? |
| John: |
Erm, not to my knowledge... |
| Edward: |
How has Life Support training led you into a job as a Lifeguard? |
| John: |
Well, it was my mum who got me involved in life support training, and before
then I had no ambition to become a lifeguard, but as I got half way through my
life support training I decided that it would be a good idea, and with out it I
would most defiantly of failed my pool lifeguard
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| Edward: |
How do you use your Life Guard role? |
| John: |
To enforce rules and to gain respect |
| Edward: |
Did you enjoy your Life Support tuition? |
| John: |
Yes, it was a blast, and Life Saver Lindsey, that was a classic Joke, and the
J-Team...
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| Edward: |
Would you recommend that others should obtain Life Support tuition? |
| John: |
If they want to |
| Edward: |
Is it important to you to keep your training up to date? |
| John: |
Yes it is and I do so monthly |
| Edward: |
Are you aware of any places that offer Life Support / Lifesaving / St.John's
Ambulance Tuition? |
| John: |
No, I am not aware |
| Edward: |
Are there any other helpful resources that might be good to link to on our
website? |
| John: |
Again no, my bad |
| Edward: |
Thanks John. |
| John: |
No problem, same time next week I think. |
