A training course on fostering lifesaving skills is being provided for members of the Da Nang Lifeguard Team under the Management Board of the Son Tra Peninsula and Tourism Beaches from March 9 - 12.

A volunteer from the Australian Rescue Association (middle) instructs signals for help to Da Nang's lifeguards. Photo: THU HA

The course is under the guidance of Mr. David Field, an Australian rescue expert and volunteer, and members of the Australian Rescue Association.

During the 4-day training course, members of the Da Nang Lifeguard Team are trained in advanced skills, such as Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) first aid, how to use lifebuoys and transport drowning victims, and ways to prevent drowning for children.

Head of the Management Board of the Son Tra Peninsula and Da Nang Tourism Beaches Nguyen Duc Vu highlighted the training course was a good opportunity for members of the city’s Lifeguard Team to foster their knowledge and improve professional skills.

Thanks to the course, members of the Lifeguard Team can improve their knowledge and skills in rescue operations in order to meet work requirements, thereby proactively ensuring absolute safety for locals and tourists, especially as the peak tourist season is approaching.

Volunteers test fitness and rescue skills at the beach such as the recognition of seawater flow, rescue signals, victim transporting, and identification, and simulated CPR first aid. Photo: THU HA

Mr. David Field, an Australian rescue expert and volunteer, (second, right) guides some neccesary skills to members of the Da Nang Lifeguard Team. Photo: THU HA

Members of the Da Nang Lifeguard Team are divided into groups to practice first aid skills. Photo: THU HA

The course also includes physical improvement contests for local lifeguards such as “cuop co” (capturing the flag) and water run. Photo: THU HA

An Australian volunteer teaches first aid and CPR skills. Photo: THU HA

Reporting by THU HA - Translating by M.DUNG