Avalanche Rescue Course - Smugglers Notch, VT
Students will learn when they are entering avalanche terrain and will work through the process of developing a group plan for the day starting with a trailhead transceiver check.
They will understand actions needed by the victim and responders when an avalanche incident occurs.
They will demonstrate appropriate search techniques in various situations as a solo rescuer and as part of a group rescue.
Participants will work through one and two transceiver burials within specific areas and time constraints.
In addition students will learn appropriate methods and the process for locating a victim who is not wearing a transceiver.
Once the patient is excavated, students will identify likely medical issues and complications.
Discussion of formal incident response along with how and when to request EMS resources will be covered.
Students will learn when they are entering avalanche terrain and will work through the process of developing a group plan for the day starting with a trailhead transceiver check.
They will understand actions needed by the victim and responders when an avalanche incident occurs.
They will demonstrate appropriate search techniques in various situations as a solo rescuer and as part of a group rescue.
Participants will work through one and two transceiver burials within specific areas and time constraints.
In addition students will learn appropriate methods and the process for locating a victim who is not wearing a transceiver.
Once the patient is excavated, students will identify likely medical issues and complications.
Discussion of formal incident response along with how and when to request EMS resources will be covered.
Students will learn when they are entering avalanche terrain and will work through the process of developing a group plan for the day starting with a trailhead transceiver check.
They will understand actions needed by the victim and responders when an avalanche incident occurs.
They will demonstrate appropriate search techniques in various situations as a solo rescuer and as part of a group rescue.
Participants will work through one and two transceiver burials within specific areas and time constraints.
In addition students will learn appropriate methods and the process for locating a victim who is not wearing a transceiver.
Once the patient is excavated, students will identify likely medical issues and complications.
Discussion of formal incident response along with how and when to request EMS resources will be covered.