OLP 120 - Wilderness Emergency Preparedness

Institution:

Greenfield Community College

Subject:

Outdoor Leadership

Description:

Develops a student's knowledge of and skills in wilderness medical responses, rescue, and evacuation with an emphasis on backcountry techniques. It continues to build upon Wilderness First Responder skills through core skill reviews and field simulations. Additional field presentations and simulations develop an understanding of emergency responses for land and water-based outdoor adventure activities. (Offered: Every Fall) Prereq: OLP participants only; placement beyond or satisfactory completion of COL 090 and ENG 090; Wilderness First Responder certification

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gcc.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 775-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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