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Course Code:
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ADTP
130
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Credits:
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2
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Calendar Description:
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This intensive three-day course contains one day of classroom followed by two days of practical field exercise. The initial emphasis of the course is on developing and practicing self-rescue skills. Other objectives include an in depth look at water dynamics, hazards and obstacles, using basic rescue equipment, setting up technical rope systems, controlling in-water contact rescues. This is an essential course for anyone who may be required to perform a water rescue.
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Date First Offered:
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2008-02-01
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Hours:
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Total Hours:
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24
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Field Experience Hours:
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14
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Total Weeks:
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1
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This course is offered online:
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No
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Pre-Requisites:
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NATP 120 Essential Wilderness First Aid for Leaders
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Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
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At least 18 years of age
Adequate heath insurance coverage equivalent to BC Medical
Demonstrate basic swimming ability
Signed liability release form
Proper personal protective equipment
Willingness to participate in hands-on activities
Good physical condition
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Co-Requisites:
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None
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Rearticulation Submission:
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No
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Course Content:
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- Rescuing and extricating an accident victim from the water.
- Safely swimming in swiftwater and maneuvering so as to negotiate river hazards and obstacles at various water levels.
- Handling small inflatable boats by paddle, oar and on tether.
- Knowing the responsibilities of law-enforcement and on-scene leadership.
- Understanding swiftwater rescue iCiim organization and the response of the victim.
- Utilizing climbing and technical rescue gear applicable to swiftwater rescue.
- Fording shallow and fast-moving water utilizing various techniques.
- Crossing deep, slow-moving and fast-moving water utilizing basic climbing gear, small boats, and combinations of the two.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to
- Identify water/lake/river hazards.
- Describe basic search and rescue techniques.
- Manage the coordination of a water rescue.
- Identify hazards to self and others in the process of a rescue.
- Identify basic water/river hydrology.
- Demonstrate practical river/water rescue practices.
- Describe how a rescue integrates with wilderness first aid and other on the spot required skills.
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Knowledge:
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Students will learn how to safely handle low-angle or
over-the-bank type situations, as well as, how to assist
technician level rope rescuers in high angle
environments. Special emphasis is placed on maintaining
the safety of rescuers, patients, and bystanders.
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Skills:
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basic rescue skills (technical);
search and rescue skills;
swimming skills;
rope/applied mechanical skills;
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Grading System:
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Letters
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Passing Grade:
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B+ (80%)
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Grading Weight:
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Field Experience:
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60 %
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Participation:
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40 %
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Nature of Participation:
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attending classroom preparatory discussion and indicating any issues with participating
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Percentage of Individual Work:
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20
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Percentage of Group Work:
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80
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Course Offered in Other Programs:
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No
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Additional Comments:
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Some experience in a water, river, lake environment helpful, willingness to spend time in cold water and cold water environments
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Supplies:
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Required Equipment:
- Full wetsuit or drysuit for thermal and abrasion protection
- Lightweight water or climbing helmet (provided)
- Lifejacket/PFD with USCG Type III or V rating
- Water booties or tennis shoes
- Gloves and fins (optional)
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Text Books:
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Optional - N/A, Provided to learners by instructor (Manual on Swift Water Rescue Training). Chapters Covered: All
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