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Renewal assessments

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Renewal assessments

 

If an NPLQ candidate fails their assessment, how many times can they retake the assessment? 

Is there a required stroke for timed swim when the candidate is approaching the casualty? 

Should renewal candidates have access to a current NPLQ manual? Do they need to buy one? 

What would prohibit a rescue board or PXB from being used? 

Which direction should the casualties be facing during the timed swims? 

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