When you spot a minor who is engaging in behaviors that might lead to a life-threatening emergency, such as drowning, you should first alert the patron's parents or caregivers before intervening yourself.

Consent: The victim must give verbal permission for you to provide first aid. If the victim is unconscious, the law assumes that they would give consent if they were able.

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When caring for children, Lifeguards should gain consent from a parent or legal guardian. But when a life-threatening situation exists and a parent or legal guardian is not available, give first aid care …

When a life-threatening situation for an ill or injured child exists, and a parent or guardian is not present, first aid care can be given based on the legal concept of Implied consent.

Unless a caretaker relationship (such as a parent-child or doctor-patient relationship) exists prior to the illness or injury, no person is required to give aid of any sort to a victim.

If the victim is seriously ill, extremely confused, or unconscious, he or she may not be able to give consent. The law then assumes that the victims would most likely give consent if they could, so …

If the person requiring first aid is a child, seek permission from a parent if they are in the immediate area. If the parent is not available, you do not need the child's permission to help.

Simply put, the victim tells you it is okay to provide assistance. In this case, the victim must be able to understand the situation and communicate clearly in order to provide expressed consent. When an …