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EDU-4 7/22


11. Enable a safe learning environment by:   


providing a comfortable physical environment (e.g., access to food and drinking water, bathroom facilities, shelter, life jackets, etc.) for students and instructors;


providing an emotionally supportive environment (e.g., managing perceived and real emotional risks, allowing mistakes to be made safely, proactively identifying and addressing concerns, etc.); and


using appropriate strategies for coping with changing environmental/weather conditions (e.g., sun protection, access to foul weather gear, layered clothing, etc.).


12. Use boats, equipment, and facilities appropriate for the instructional activity by:


 ensuring boats and equipment needed to deliver an effective program are available and functional;  ensuring availability and functionality of safety equipment equipment, first aid supplies, anchor, etc.); and


13. Manage risk by:


 creating, communicating, and following risk management procedures (e.g., emergency action plan [EAP]);


 reviewing procedures periodically and updating as needed; and  ensuring instructors can effectively implement emergency procedures.


14. Incorporate a program improvement process by: 


reviewing course delivery, instructor effectiveness, and student outcomes against performance objectives;


 collecting student feedback on course effectiveness and customer satisfaction; and  seeking improvement strategies externally.


***** (e.g., communication devices, rescue  complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws; regulations; manufacturer recommendations; etc.


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