Arctic Skills
A $75 per semester fee for equipment upgrade will be assessed for one or more ARSC, EMS and FIRE courses.
ARSK 170 6 Credits
EMT: Emergency Medical Technician I
(Cross-listed with EMS 170)
Techniques to administer lifesaving first aid and operate an ambulance. Upon
successful completion of this course, the student will meet the Alaska requirements
for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Materials fee: $150.00.
(4 + 4) Offered Fall, Spring
ARSK 313 3 Credits
Personal Navigation and Orienteering
(Cross-listed with MILS 313)
Study of navigation to enable students to safely work in an outdoor Arctic environment. Emphasis on use of a topographical map and lensatic compass. Students are enabled to navigate by analyzing terrain, using a compass and satellite positioning systems. Course consists of classroom instruction and practical application in outdoor environments. Note: Students must have adequate clothing to operate for 1-6 hours in an Arctic environment. (2 + 2) Offered Spring