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Class Schedule
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Course Description
ASP123 - Rescue III Automobile Extrication - 36.00 Hours
Prerequisites
NoneDescription
Students will be instructed in the proper methods of safely extricating a patient from an automobile that has been involved in various types of accidents. This course will be taught both in the classroom and the field using student participation for all evolutions. Safety will be stressed at all times. The student will participate in all operations to receive credit for this course.
Topics
• Excavation & trench accidents
• The OSHA excavation standard
• Hazard identification
• Soil classification
• Soil analysis
• Protective systems
• Elements of a trench rescue
• Incident command
• New vehicle construction
• Supplemental restraint systems
• Alternative fuel vehicles
• Accident scene evaluation
• Vehicle stabilization
• Air bag operations
• Patient care
• Hand tool operations
• Hydraulic tool operations
• Scenarios and testing
Audience
All emergency response personnel, including fire prevention, suppression, control and safety personnel.
Other Information
Class Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Class Limit: 50 students