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FTW 044 - Rope Rescue II

Institution:
Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg
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Description:
This course provides rescue personnel with the knowledge and skills to rescue and remove a patient from an area with the assistance of rope systems. The students will learn to build basic haul systems, ascending systems and advanced descending techniques. Students are instructed in one- person rescue procedures and low-angle stokes evolutions. Students must provide clean leather work gloves, ankle- supporting footwear, helmet with chin strap, safety glasses, and proper dress for all weather conditions. Each class participant will receive a Technical Rescue Riggers Guide. Prerequisite: Rope Rescue I.
Credits:
1.60
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Instructional Type:
Lecture/Lab
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Phone Number:
(717) 780-2300
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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