ACA Certification & Standards Flashcards
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What organization oversees ACA instructor certification and sets national paddling education standards in the United States?
Answer: American Canoe Association (ACA)
The American Canoe Association is the national governing body for paddlesports in the U.S. and administers instructor certification programs across disciplines.
What is the difference between an ACA 'Instructor' and an ACA 'Instructor Trainer (IT)'?
Answer: Instructors teach students; ITs are authorized to certify new ACA instructors
ACA Instructors teach and assess students in paddlesport skills, while Instructor Trainers (ITs) have the additional authority to train and certify new instructors.
How often must ACA instructors renew their certification?
Answer: Every 3 years
ACA instructor certifications are valid for 3 years, after which instructors must complete renewal requirements including CPR/First Aid and program-specific updates.
What is the ACA's Paddle America Club (PAC)?
Answer: An ACA-affiliated organization that offers paddling programs and benefits using ACA curriculum and liability coverage
Paddle America Clubs are ACA-affiliated organizations that provide member benefits, liability insurance, and access to ACA curricula for offering paddling programs.
What is the minimum first aid certification required for ACA instructors?
Answer: Standard First Aid and CPR/AED
ACA instructors must hold current Standard First Aid and CPR/AED certification as a minimum requirement for their teaching credentials.
What is the ACA's 'Swiftwater Rescue' instructor certification designed to teach?
Answer: Techniques for rescuing paddlers in moving water, including throw bag use, mechanical advantage systems, and victim stabilization
The ACA Swiftwater Rescue instructor certification focuses on moving-water rescue skills including throw bags, mechanical advantage systems, swimming rescue, and hazard management.