Arctic Skills (ARSK)

Community & Technical College
Arctic Skills
907-455-2800 

ARSK F147A      Arctic Survival
1-2 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Focus on preparation and development of knowledge and skills to cope effectively with difficulties and dangers travelers are frequently exposed to in arctic climates. Topics include appropriate survival kits, clothing options, nutrition and hydration needs, shelter construction, signal development, cold weather injuries and safety issues related to modes of transportation.

Special Notes: Recommended College level reading skills.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-2 + 0 + 0

ARSK F147B      Arctic Survival
1-2 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Focus on preparation and development of knowledge and skills to cope effectively with difficulties and dangers travelers are frequently exposed to in arctic climates. Topics include appropriate survival kits, clothing options, nutrition and hydration needs, shelter construction, signal development, cold weather injuries and safety issues related to modes of transportation.

Special Notes: Recommended College level reading skills.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-2 + 0 + 0

ARSK F170      EMT: Emergency Medical Technician I
6 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

Basic life support such as splinting, hemorrhage control, oxygen therapy, suction, CPR and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). EMT I is the foundation of all emergency medical training. Mastering of EMT I level knowledge and techniques must occur before moving on to advanced levels.

Cross-listed with EMS F170.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 4 + 4 + 0