ES 268 - Emergency Service Rescue

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

ES 131 or current EMT.

Course Description: Introduces elementary procedures of rescue practices, systems, components, support, and control of rescue operations. Includes techniques and tools of patient extrication and rescue and emphasizes their applications in various emergencies.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Explain the incident management structures for various rescue situations.
CLO#2: Demonstrate basic rope rescue techniques, including knots, anchors, and systems.
CLO#3: Describe rescue procedures for a confined space emergency.
CLO#4: Explain limitations and requirements during confined space and trench rescue situations.
CLO#5: Demonstrate vehicle extrication procedures.
CLO#6: Explain safety and procedural elements of water rescue.
CLO#7: Demonstrate safe work practices during rescue. (ILO: Critical Thinking)

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (72) hours per term.