How to find a good rescue course..?

[DCBC]

Rescue involves: equipment familiarization/preparation, hazard recognition/prevention, site planning, recognition of an emergency, communication protocols, in-water action, water egress, treatment and evacuation. Some instructors gloss over (or don't even cover) some of these areas.

Find an Instructor who covers all aspects in a holistic way. S/he should allow ample time for each student to gain actual hands-on experience, as well as provide adequate opportunity for a productive critique for each scenario.

Good luck!

 

[Slonda828]

Rescue involves: equipment familiarization/preparation, hazard recognition/prevention, site planning, recognition of an emergency, communication protocols, in-water action, water egress, treatment and evacuation. Some instructors gloss over (or don't even cover) some of these areas.

Find an Instructor who covers all aspects in a holistic way. S/he should allow ample time for each student to gain actual hands-on experience, as well as provide adequate opportunity for a productive critique for each scenario.

Good luck!

This should be the course description for a rescue course. I have never seen this put so cohesively in one place.

 

[QBit]

Again, great answers! Thanks everyone!
You all make this board a good place!