Cold Water and Hypothermia
This online learning will help you to understand the impact of cold water and hypothermia, how to avoid it, and how to support anyone showing symptoms
The training is intended to help anyone involved in rowing to understand the impact of cold water and hypothermia, and use this knowledge to keep yourself and others safe. It is a pre-requisite for the Coach qualification.
The training covers:
- Cold water
- Preventing immersion
- Hypothermia
- Preventing hypothermia
Who can complete the training?
This training is suitable for anyone involved in the sport.
How is the training structured?
The training is a free piece of online learning that you can complete in your own time, and at a pace that suits you.
Where can I find the training?
You can find the training on the British Rowing Learning Hub, RowHow.
How do I add the training to my British Rowing Profile?Â
On completion of the module you will receive a certificate which you need to add to the ‘credential’ section of your British Rowing profile using the instructions below:Â
- Log in to the British Rowing membership portal
- Click on ‘My Profile’
- Click the ‘Credentials’ tab and select ‘Add Credentials’
- Select ‘Cold Water and Hypothermia’ from the menu
- Enter the start date, and upload your electronic certificate
- Select ‘Save’ in the right corner.