Level 4: Swiftwater Rescue

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Scenarios	Resources
Managing common river problems, including multiple swimmers and loose gear	Whitewater Rescue Manual (Walbridge and Sundmacher)
Debriefing to reinforce rescue priorities	Swiftwater Rescue (Ray)
Emphasis on what worked and what could be done differently next time	River Rescue (Bechdel and Ray)
Goal is to create appropriate confidence in training and techniques	Heads Up! (video)
Conclusion & Wrap Up	Whitewater Self Defense (video - Ford, Walbridge and DeCuir)
Group debrief / Individual feedback	River Safety Reports (Walbridge)
Course limitations	Whitewater Safety and Rescue (Ferrero)
Importance of First Aid & CPR	Kayaker’s Toolbox (video – Holt and Dickert)
Importance of additional instruction, practice, experience	High Angle Rescue Techniques (Vines and Hudson)
Importance of appropriate level of safety & rescue training	Rescue for River Runners (R3)
Demo advanced maneuver	The Final Exam
Life sport / Paddling options
Local Kayak Clubs
Handouts / Reference materials
ACA Membership forms
Course evaluation
Participation cards