Swift Water Rescue Tech

Service Description

About Need to perform in water rescues or work in medium to high risk environment? Then this is your course. Includes the AwarA highly intensive and interactive course. Often described by industries professionals as "The Best Course" because of how fun it is. This is a Rescue Canada course provided in conjunction with Special Adventure Services and Hunter Valley Adventures. This course will be directed towards river guides, covering the skills on the fringe required for professionals leading rafts, canoes and kayaks in our Canadian cold rocky continuous rivers. Rescue Canada provides front loaded curriculum through online learning so that more time is spent in the water and developing practical skills. Focused on evidence based subject matter we deliver the tools that are proven to be highly effective. We take a flexible approach to round table discussions so as to ensure all questions are answered and learning styles addressed. Expect the following to be covered on this course: Hazard assessment and mitigation. Swimming effectively for all water and situations Communication and communication tools Ropes and knots basic and advanced Body entrapment Equipment entrapment Self rescue, companion rescue, equipment recovery. Line across techniques Throw bag techniques We will be working on the Kananaskis and Red Deer River (if flows allow). A highly intensive and interactive course. Often described by industries professionals as "The Best Course" because of how fun it is. We work with Rescue Canada to provide a internationally recognized standard. This course will be directed towards river guides, covering the skills on the fringe required for professionals leading rafts, canoes and kayaks in our Canadian cold rocky continuous rivers. Rescue Canada provides front loaded curriculum through online learning so that more time is spent in the water and developing practical skills. Focused on evidence based subject matter we deliver the tools that are proven to be highly effective. We take a flexible approach to round table discussions so as to ensure all questions are answered and learning styles addressed. Expect the following to be covered on this course: Hazard assessment and mitigation. Swimming effectively for all water and situations Communication and communication tools Ropes and knots basic and advanced Body entrapment Equipment entrapment Self rescue, companion rescue, equipment recovery. Line across techniques Throw bag techniques

Cancellation Policy

To cancel or reschedule please contact us at least 1 week in advance. Cancelations 2 weeks in advance will receive full refund. Cancellations before one week 1 week deadline but after the two week cut off will incur a 20% admin fee. Last minute cancelations and no shows will have full booking fee retained. Exceptions will be made for special circumstances. We reserve to right to cancel for unsafe weather and river conditions with less than 24hrs of notice. Full refund granted for cancelations due to weather or restrictions, BECAUSE WE ARE AWESOME!

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