What to know for CPR and Drowning Protocol
Recall that drowning resuscitation has specific emphasis and must be learned practically on a recognised course.
Revision boundaries for CPR, drowning emphasis, rescue breaths, AED awareness, and getting trained. This module is mapped to the published course boundary for First Aid at Sea Revision and written as an independent revision aid, not official training material.
Key Points
- Drowning protocol differs from simple chest-compression-only assumptions
- Practical training is essential
- Use an AED if available and trained or prompted
- Continue until relieved, exhausted, or unsafe
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 by Compass Revision curriculum review
Source notes
Revision checks
Use these checks before moving on. If one feels vague, reread the module and compare it with the linked official source before treating the topic as learned.
Core topic tags: CPR, drowning, rescue breaths, AED.
Key Points
- Can you explain: Drowning protocol differs from simple chest-compression-only assumptions?
- Can you explain: Practical training is essential?
- Can you explain: Use an AED if available and trained or prompted?
- Can you explain: Continue until relieved, exhausted, or unsafe?
Source notes
Common mistakes
Most assessment and real-world errors come from misreading the situation, skipping a simple check, or treating a memory aid as a substitute for judgement.
Use this section as a pre-test: if you can explain why each mistake is risky, you are closer to usable knowledge.
Key Points
- Treating this revision as practical certification
- Not calling for help immediately
- Forgetting the boat still needs control