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New Candidate Courses

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New Candidate Courses

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  • Is National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) limited to a number of weeks delivery?
  • Is there a required stroke for timed swim when the candidate is approaching the casualty?
  • What would prohibit a rescue board or PXB from being used?
  • Which direction should the casualties be facing during the timed swims?
  • If an NPLQ candidate fails their assessment, how many times can they retake the assessment?
  • How many hours is lifeguard training?
  • What does a lifeguard course involve?

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