This course uses the Seven Steps to Survival as a framework to train in cold water survival skills. It covers cold water immersion, cold water near-drowning, hypothermia, and protection techniques. Students will discuss cold water survival techniques and assess personal flotation devices (PFDs). Using immersion suits, students practice survival techniques in a pool or cold water. Use of compasses to follow a course; man overboard; survival kits, and different types of signals, including EPIRBS, flares and Mayday may be practiced in cold water. This course emphasizes handson learning.
Semester Offered
As demand warrants