EMS 143 - Search and Rescue

Institution:

Columbus State Community College

Subject:

Description:

This course includes the introduction to job responsibilities, philosophy and concepts of effective search and rescue management. It describes preplanning, resources, investigation, interviewing, determining urgency, subject behaviors, search strategy, area probability, base camp set up and management, briefing and debriefing. The course also introduces map and compass reading.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cscc.edu/

Phone Number:

(614) 287-5353

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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