This course is designed to develop skills in vertical rescues. Topics include pre-planning, size-up and scene management, ascending and descending, belaying, mechanical advantage systems, lowering and raising systems, patient packaging and litter attending, tethers and high lines. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively perform technical rope rescues.
- Course Name: ODL-277
- Class Hours: 1
- Lab Hours: 2
- Clinical Hours: 0
- Credit Hours: 2