FQ 2009;WB 2008;SQ 2008 - Search and Rescue Offered: Location:Central Arizona Highlands

Institution:

Prescott College

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Description:

This course is designed to teach basic concepts and techniques for the safe location and evacuation of persons in backcountry and high angle environments. The goal of the course is to expose students to the critical thinking and analysis skills necessary to safely effect a variety of SAR activities. Material covered in this course may include: Risk awareness and management, component analysis and testing, managing and executing rescue operations, lowering and raising loads, mechanical advantage systems, belay systems, equipment care and use, search techniques and strategies, technical communications, and preventative SAR tactics. Due to the nature of the course material and the environments in which it will be presented and practiced, students are expected to have previous basic rock climbing experience and hold current Wilderness First Responder certification.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.prescott.edu

Phone Number:

(877) 350-2100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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