HKIN 254 Swiftwater Rescue Technician

This comprehensive swiftwater course focuses on the safe work procedures that personnel should follow if they must enter moving water in the course of their work. The curriculum emphasizes hazard assessment, site safety, self-rescue, and a range of options for rescuing others, as well as the decision-making process required to choose the most appropriate rescue approach. The curriculum includes the advanced swimming skills required for self-rescue and rescue of others from more extreme whitewater, as well as high angle rope rescue skills that enable access to areas like canyons and gorges. The course also covers logistical, communications and safety considerations for operating in moving water in low visibility or darkness.

Notes: 2 credits
Prerequisites: HKIN 161 ERT Skills Evaluation
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