Who is this course for?
Level One technicians are expected to be able to perform as part of a team on sloped terrain, with a stretcher-bound patient at a beginner level. The focus is on basic personal high-angle skills with team-based slope rescue skills.
What is covered on the course?
Rope Knowledge:
Rope Structure & Organization of Rope Rescue Operations
Rope Rope rescue medical considerations
Rope Basic rope rescue physics
Rope Basic understanding of rope rescue systems
Rope Safety systems and protocols for rope rescue
Rope Basic equipment for rope rescue
Rope Rope rescue hazard identification and management
Rope Rescue communications
Rope Rescue knots
Rope Mechanical Advantage
Rope Skills:
Rope Rescue Knots
Rope Mechanical Advantage Rigging
Rope Independent Belay
Rope Protection of Rope Systems
Rope Single-Point Anchors
Rope Multi-Point Anchors
Rope Edge lines
Rope On-Rope Ascending
Rope On-Rope Descending
Rope On-Rope Change Over: Ascending to Descending
Rope On-Rope Change Over: Descending to Ascending
Rope On-Rope Self-Rescue
Rope Patient Packaging
Rope Litter Rigging: Inclined Slope
Rope Litter Attendant Rigging: Inclined Slope
Rope Lowering System: Inclined Slope
Rope Raising System: Inclined Slope
How long is the course?
The course is delivered over 3 consecutive days.

