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High-Angle Rescue Techniques and Theory

Health and Kinesiology HE - College of Health

Description

Provides intensive training in rope rescue fundamentals. Applies wilderness medicine to technical rescue. Covers skills used in mountain, industrial and confined space rescue. Reviewing current research and the evidence basis for techniques is an underlying principle throughout the course. Skills are practiced in realistic scenarios. Students must have a current Wilderness First Responder of higher wilderness medicine certification; experience with rock climbing or other exposed rope work is recommended.

Minimum Credits

3

Maximum Credits

3

Repeat for Credit

No

Recommended Requisite(s):

Recommended Prerequisites: Experience with rock climbing or other exposed rope work.

Semesters Typically Offered

Fall

Fee Amount

$200

Course Fee Usage

Consumable Instruction Materials, Curriculum Enhancements , Instructional Materials & Services