Stretcher & Rope Management Mar 2018

Stretcher Management & Rope 3/4 March 2018

This course is currently under development and will eventually replace Foundation Rope Rescue

The proposed new course has a strong focus on stretcher management and rope safety as opposed to rope rescue – the learning outcomes being:

• Work as a member of a team to carry and manage a stretcher over low angled terrain
• Select and apply knot craft in general field based Land SAR situations
• Demonstrate knowledge of properties and appropriate care of rope safety equipment
• Identify and manage risks, scope of practice and system limitations for low angle rope safety and stretcher management

The new course has been approved by SARPAC and the SAR (ACE) Governance Group and development is currently underway. 

K Walker 29/11/2017

LandSAR