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A comprehensive 16-hour (2-day) training program designed to offer the basics of swiftwater rescue and survival skills to Public Safety and Rescue personnel. This 2-day program includes the Water Rescue Technician Course (day 1) and the Swiftwater Rescue Module (day 2).
The Water Rescue Technician Course includes a 4-hour classroom session, followed by a 4-hour in-water practical session conducted in a static water environment. The Swiftwater Rescue Module includes a 2-hour classroom session, followed by a 6-hour practical session conducted in a moving water environment.
Prerequisites
Swiftwater Rescue course candidates must pass a swimming prerequisite consisting of the following:
- Swim continuously 100 yards while wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
- While in deep water, remove the PFD, surface dive to a depth of 9', and recover a 10 lbs. brick and bring it to the surface.
- Support a 10 lbs. brick at the surface of the water, using legs only, for 1 minute.
- Surface dive and swim a distance of 35' underwater.
Note: Course candidates who have participated and successfully completed a Water Rescue Technician (WRT) Course within the previous 3-years may participate in the 2nd day only as long as they can show proof of having passed the prerequisite swim test.
Required Equipment
Participants must provide their own wetsuit or drysuit, wetsuit booties (or tennis shoes), and water gloves in order to participate in this program. PFDs and Helmets will be provided by Lifesaving Resources. Participants are also encouraged to bring fins (short) and boogey board (if available).
Course Schedule
Classes are scheduled both days from 08:00 - 17:30 hrs. with sign-in from 07:30 - 07:50 hrs. On day 1, the classroom session is conducted from 08:00 - 12:00 hrs. with the in-water practical session from 13:00 - 17:00 hrs. The prerequisite swim test will be administered at the completion of day 1 from 17:00 - 17:30 hrs. On day 2, the classroom session is conducted from 08:00 - 10:00 hrs., while the practical session is conducted from 11:00 - 17:30 hrs.
Course Completion
Upon successful completion of the course, participants are awarded a Course Completion Certificate and Insignia. Successful completion is based on successfully completing all course objectives including participation in all classroom sessions and all practical skill evolutions.
Course Fees
The fee for the 2-day training program is $325 per person. Fees include all books and materials, insignia, certificates, and lunch each day. The fee for those individuals participating in only the 2nd day is $185 per person.
Continuing Education Units
CEUs are typically available through state and/or national professional associations for participation in this course. If CEUs are desired, please bring the appropriate form to class. Meanwhile, the course completion certificate will indicate the number of hours of participation for each class.
Registration
Participants may register OnLine, by mail, or by fax for Lifesaving Resources' courses. Early registration is recommended and should be received at least 10 days prior to the scheduled course date in order to insure availability.
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