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Water Based Rescue;
(3-5 days)
Swift Water Rescue:
This 3-day IWLS course is designed for river guides, field researchers and expedition leaders.
The curriculum includes:
• River equipment care/use/maintenance
• boat-based rescue
• swimming rescue
• basic mechanical advantage
• shore rescue and rope rescue.
An independently verified practical skills examination on final day requires the student to demonstrate: swimming rescue, throw bag rescue and mechanical advantage system. Learn the skills necessary to be a competent leader and rescuer in flowing water conditions!
ACA Coastal kayaking Open water Skills and Rescue:
This course prepares participants to be competent rescuers and problem solvers in open ocean conditions.
The curriculum includes:
• Essential strokes for performing rescues
• Self-rescues
• A variety of assisted improvisational rescues
• Towing in advanced conditions
• Emergency procedures and Rescue management
Certificate of participation shows that you have successfully completed this nationally recognized standard.
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University credit is available for these and other IWLS courses.
Consider combining three 24-day courses for an IWLS semester!
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