Topics include history and philosophical issues, teaching strategies for the delivery of adventure education experiences, the social psychology of adventure, facilitation of adventure experiences, and safety and risk management practices. This 2-credit course offering is designed to meet the special needs of hikers, climbers, skiers, fishermen and others who spend time away from professional medical assistance and facilities. All aspects of first aid will be covered, with an emphasis on patient assessment, treatment of injuries, improvisation, long term care, rescue and transportation in backcountry and wilderness environments. Rescue Training Inc. I covers the basics of swiftwater paddling.
Emphasis is upon skill development, river safety, and hazard evaluation.
Pool sessions emphasize the eskimo roll and the one-day outing focuses on swiftwater paddling techniques. If you cannot register because a course is full, come to the first class session. Since first day attendance is mandatory in all of our courses, absentees will create openings.