Swiftwater Rescue 1

Develop self-rescue skills for open-water activites, whether rafting, canoeing, kayaking, or working along the waterfront. Swiftwater Rescue 1 focuses on personal safety equipment, open-water swimming skills, and rescue principles. Learn about the water environment and safe procedures in a waterfront setting, and develop skills for river crossings, safe swimming, and rescue organization.
This one-day course offers a combination of theoretical and practical skill development with certification through Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine.
Prerequisite: 16 years old, ability to swim 50m head-up wearing a PFD and helmet; Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C recommended. Includes: instructor, safety gear.

If you would like to take Swiftwater Rescue 1 & 2 at the same time, please register at a discounted rate here.

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May 2024
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Swiftwater Rescue 1 - May 11
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Jun 2024
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Jun 2024
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May 2024
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Jun 2024
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Swiftwater Rescue 1 - June 1
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