Technical Rescue: Trench Rescue Awareness

Instructional Hours: 9.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course include soil basics and collapse mechanics; scene management; size-up; trench assessment; victim assessment; hazard assessment and management; non-entry rescues; personal protective equipment; trench shoring equipment overview; and tools and equipment.

This class will require additional student work outside of normal class hours to include, but not limited to; take-home assignments, PTIs, study guides, and assigned readings from the textbook. This may also include coursework that must be completed prior to the first class session.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.