Avalanche Rescue
Academic Noncredit
This class covers the standards published by the American Avalanche Association for Avalanche Rescue Courses, including (a) avalanche rescue principles, (b) avalanche gear and technique, (c) companion rescue process, (d) avalanche victim basic patient care, and (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources.
This noncredit class meets with a regular University of Utah credit course.
Online book and material fees may be added up until the first week of class. Students may opt out during the first two weeks of class. For more information, visit the Campus Store Inclusive Access Program's webpage. If you opt out, you will be responsible for obtaining the course materials yourself for the course.
Questions? Call Academic Programs at 801-585-9963 or use our online form.
Class Sections For Avalanche Rescue (PRTS 209)
Spring 2025 Section 1, Starting on: 01/08/2025
Learn the standards published by the American Avalanche Association for Avalanche Rescue Courses including (a) avalanche rescue principles, (b) avalanche gear and technique, (c) companion rescue process, (d) avalanche victim basic patient care, (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources. Class meets online on Jan.8 only via Canvas. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Jan 20. No camping. *Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. These items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting. THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE U OF U EMPLOYEE TUITION REDUCTION OR EMERITUS DISCOUNT BENEFITS.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/25 | W | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | CANVAS |
Instructor: NATHAN FURMAN
Registration begins on Nov 07, 2024Spring 2025 Section 2, Starting on: 01/22/2025
Learn the standards published by the American Avalanche Association for Avalanche Rescue Courses, including (a) avalanche rescue principles, (b) avalanche gear and technique, (c) companion rescue process, (d) avalanche victim basic patient care, (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources. Class meets online on Jan 22 only. Attendance at first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb. 10. No camping. *Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in this course. these items may include food, gear, rentals, transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting. THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE U OF U EMPLOYEE TUITION REDUCTION OR EMERITUS DISCOUNT BENEFITS.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/25 | W | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 242 |
Instructor: NATHAN FURMAN
Registration begins on Nov 07, 2024Spring 2025 Section 3, Starting on: 01/22/2025
Learn the standards published by the American Avalanche Association for Avalanche Rescue Courses, including (a) avalanche rescue principles, (b) avalanche gear and technique, (c) companion rescue process, (d) avalanche victim basic patient care, (e) recognizing needs and identifying additional resources. Class meets online on Jan 22 only. Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory. Field experience is Feb. 17(President's Day). No camping. *Drops are not possible after the second day following the first class meeting.* To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see https://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php . There may be additional expenses that students will need to cover to participate in the course. these items may include food, gear rentals, and transportation costs. More details will be made available during the pre-course meeting. THIS COURSE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE U OF U EMPLOYEE TUITION REDUCTION OR EMERITUS DISCOUNT BENEFITS.
| Date(s) | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/22/25 | W | 6:00 pm -9:00 pm | HPER NORTH 225 |
Instructor: NATHAN FURMAN
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