Cold Water Safety Awareness
- 1 Day
- Classroom Based
- Minimum 6 - Maximum 15
- No prerequisites
Overview
Drowning rates in the North have been and continue to be alarmingly high when compared to the rest of the country. This is largely due to a lack of understanding of the hazards of cold water and failure to take the appropriate measures to protect oneself. This one-day package is ideal awareness training for all northerners. This content is delivered through informative presentations, discussion of northern case studies, and the sharing of participants’ personal experiences.
Course Content
- Effects of cold water on the human body
- Basic rescue and first aid techniques
- Pre-trip planning
- Options for safety equipment
- Basic emergency response principlesÂ