ES 268 - Emergency Service Rescue

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 rescue situations.
• CLO#5: Demonstrate vehicle extrication procedures.
• CLO#6: Demonstrate the treatment of patients involved with technical rescues.
• CLO#7: Demonstrate safe work practices during rescue. (ILO: Critical Thinking)