This course is not currently scheduled. Please check back later for more offerings.
The course fee is $40.
Course Summary:
This 4-hour workshop shows you how to prepare mentally and physically if you become stranded in a life-threatening winter storm. You will learn what attitude and equipment are needed to survive the cold. You will also find out how to recognize the symptoms of hypothermia and how to treat them.
Topics include
- A brief history of winter survival events
- Preparing yourself mentally and physically
- Signs and symptoms of hypothermia
- First-aid
- Proper attire for the season
- Survival kits
- Survival tips and tricks
- In a vehicle
- ATV/UV
- Outdoors
Intended Audience:
- Snowplow Operators
- Transportation workers, or anyone else who may be at risk of becoming trapped in bad weather or who may need to offer emergency treatment to stranded motorists
Instructor
Scott Alquist is a 37 year safety professional specializing in construction safety, general industry safety and hazardous materials. Scott has completed the National Highway Institute “Train the Trainer” program and is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration authorized instructor. Currently, he is the Program Manager for Truckee Meadows Community College’s Safety Center.
Registration
Reminder: Participants must be at least 18 years of age to take this training. Enrollees will be asked to provide a copy of their valid driver’s license or state ID upon enrollment. To enroll, use the registration button below to receive additional instructions.
If you do not receive a confirmation email with your reservation after enrolling, please send an email to [email protected] and include the class, date and time for the course for which you are enrolling.
Registering multiple people or need an invoice for payment in advance? Contact Tracey Smith at [email protected] with the names and email addresses to be registered/paid.
Also, to ensure you receive timely email confirmations and reminders, please add the following emails to your safe sender list: [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]. Learn how to add to safe senders in Outlook and Gmail.
Payment:
The non-refundable registration fee is $85 and is payable by check or credit card. Payment must be received prior to the first day of class.
If paying by credit card, please visit Pay Trace. All major credit cards are accepted. In the field labeled “Invoice #”, please type the course name, date, and location to help with processing.
If paying by check, forward your enrollment email to whomever completes training purchases. Please send checks payable to Applied Pavement Technology, Inc., Airport Plaza Office Building, 1755 E. Plumb Lane, Suite 264, Reno, Nevada 89502, Attn: Tracey Smith.
For questions, please email [email protected].
- Enrollment in this course closed until next session is available.
