This swiftwater rescue course introduces rescue philosophies; recognition and management of risks; knowledge and execution of systems; and techniques associated with rescues of self and others in swift water. This course emphasizes personal safety and simple, commonly used skills through demonstrations and scenarios to provide participants practice both individually and within a team/group context. Students receive American Canoe Association level 4 training which is documented with the organization. Students need to be able to swim in moving water.The course meets online for several sessions and in person for one weekend. Course Fee. Students evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
This is a partial semester, 1 credit course with 3 weeks of online content followed by a two full days of field based learning. Dates and times for online sessions would be April 23, 30, and May 7 from 7-9pm each evening. The two field based days would be May 11th and 12th from 9am-5pm. Field days are held in Fort Collins.
