FTW 044 - Rope Rescue II

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Description:

This course provides rescue personnel with the knowledge and skills to rescue and remove a patient from an area with the assistance of rope systems. The students will learn to build basic haul systems, ascending systems and advanced descending techniques. Students are instructed in one- person rescue procedures and low-angle stokes evolutions. Students must provide clean leather work gloves, ankle- supporting footwear, helmet with chin strap, safety glasses, and proper dress for all weather conditions. Each class participant will receive a Technical Rescue Riggers Guide. Prerequisite: Rope Rescue I.

Credits:

1.60

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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