Rescue Strategies Course
Why this course?
The Rescue Strategies Course
This course provides you with the essential tools and techniques to act safely and efficiently in emergency situations. Master risk assessment tactics, response priorities, and the proper use of specialized equipment. Learn to coordinate teams, communicate effectively under pressure, and make critical decisions in high-stress scenarios. This course prepares you to save lives and minimize damage in any environment.
Differential Advantages
- Realistic Simulations: Intensive practice in simulated scenarios that replicate complex rescue situations.
- Certified Experts: Instruction provided by professionals with extensive experience in rescue and emergencies.
- Up-to-Date Protocols: Knowledge of the latest standards and best practices in rescue techniques.
- Modern Equipment: Familiarization with state-of-the-art rescue equipment and its correct use.
- Recognized Certification: Obtain a certification that validates your skills and knowledge in rescue strategies.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 26-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Emergency personnel, firefighters, and rescue workers who seek to update and improve their rescue technique skills in diverse situations.
- Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, paramedics) who need to be prepared to act in disaster and rescue scenarios.
- Search and rescue team members who wish to deepen their knowledge of strategies and protocols to optimize operations.
- Volunteers from humanitarian organizations interested in acquiring knowledge and tools to respond effectively in critical situations.
- Security and law enforcement personnel who seek to strengthen their capabilities in tactical rescue and high-risk situations.
Adaptability Training
Designed for professionals with demanding schedules: 24/7 online access to content, adaptable practical exercises, and personalized support.
Objectives and competencies
Implement extraction techniques in hostile environments:
“Prioritize the safety of personnel and equipment, adapting procedures to extreme weather conditions, security threats, and logistical limitations.”
Coordinate resources and personnel for complex rescue operations:
“Establish a unified command, prioritizing the safety of personnel, optimizing inter-agency communication, and adapting the strategy to the evolving situation.”
Assess and mitigate risks in emergency situations:
“Identify threats (natural, human, technical) and apply response procedures according to the ship’s emergency plan, prioritizing crew safety and environmental protection.”
Establish effective communication protocols during the rescue:
Use clear and concise language, employing standard rescue terminology and confirming mutual understanding with all involved (victims, rescuers, authorities).
Apply advanced first aid to stabilize the victims:
“Prioritizing initial care (ABCDE), using safe immobilization and mobilization techniques, and coordinating evacuation with emergency services.”
Mastering techniques for searching and locating missing persons:
Implement cognitive interview methodologies, behavioral pattern analysis, and digital tracking, respecting legal protocols and human rights.
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Rescue: Overview and Roles
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Selection, Use, and Maintenance
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology: Vital Systems and Common Injuries
- Scene Assessment: Hazard and Risk Identification
- Rapid Extrication Techniques: Considerations and Protocols
- Patient Immobilization: Techniques and Devices
- Basic Life Support (BLS): CPR, AED, and Airway Management
- Hemorrhage Control: Bandaging and Tourniquet Techniques
- Effective Communication: With the Patient, the Team, and Emergency Services
- Legal and Ethical Considerations in Rescue
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- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Regulations applicable to the extraction, stabilization, and transport of samples.
- Extraction Planning: Risk assessment, equipment and personnel selection.
- Advanced Extraction Techniques: Representative sampling, minimization of disturbances.
- In Situ Stabilization: Preservation of sample integrity, use of appropriate reagents and techniques.
- Specialized Equipment: Operation, calibration, and maintenance of extraction and stabilization equipment.
- Cross-Contamination Control: Cleaning protocols, inert materials, waste management.
- Documentation and Traceability: Data recording, chain of custody, labeling, and packaging.
- Safe Transport of Samples: Proper packaging, refrigerated transport, compliance with regulations.
Incident and Spill Management: Action protocols, containment equipment, notification to authorities.
Occupational Health and Safety: Use of PPE, handling of hazardous substances, prevention of workplace hazards.
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- Introduction to Extraction Techniques: Fundamentals and Considerations
- Extraction Equipment: Types, Operation, and Basic Maintenance
- Stabilization Techniques: Principles, Chemical and Physical Methods
- Containers and Packaging: Selection, Preparation, and Proper Handling
- Safety Regulations: National and International Regulations
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS): Interpretation and Correct Use
- Land Transport: Vehicles, Routes, and Safe Procedures
- Sea and Air Transport: Packaging, Labeling, and Specific Documentation
- Spill and Emergency Management: Contingency and Response Plans
- Safe Storage: Environmental Conditions, Compatibility, and risks
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- Introduction to Extrication: Phases, scene safety, initial assessment
- Anatomy and Physiology of Trauma: Common injuries, mechanisms of injury, physiological response to trauma
- Extrication Equipment: Hydraulic tools, hand tools, vehicle stabilization
- Vehicle Extrication Techniques: Creating access, extrication, rapid and slow extrication
- Immobilization and Mobilization of Trauma Patients: Immobilization devices, packaging techniques, safe transport
- Assessment of the Trauma Patient: ABCDEs of trauma, rapid neurological exam, identification of injuries
- Basic Life Support (BLS): CPR, management of Airway management, hemorrhage control
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – Introduction: Special considerations, teamwork, communication
Specific Trauma: Head injuries, chest injuries, abdominal injuries, extremity injuries
Legal and Ethical Considerations: Informed consent, chain of custody, documentation‘
- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Introduction to Rescue: Overview and Roles
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Selection, Use, and Maintenance
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology: Vital Systems and Common Injuries
- Scene Assessment: Hazard and Risk Identification
- Rapid Extrication Techniques: Considerations and Protocols
- Patient Immobilization: Techniques and Devices
- Basic Life Support (BLS): CPR, AED, and Airway Management
- Hemorrhage Control: Bandaging and Tourniquet Techniques
- Effective Communication: With the Patient, the Team, and Emergency Services
- Legal and Ethical Considerations in Rescue
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- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Regulations applicable to the extraction, stabilization, and transport of samples.
- Extraction Planning: Risk assessment, equipment and personnel selection.
- Advanced Extraction Techniques: Representative sampling, minimization of disturbances.
- In Situ Stabilization: Preservation of sample integrity, use of appropriate reagents and techniques.
- Specialized Equipment: Operation, calibration, and maintenance of extraction and stabilization equipment.
- Cross-Contamination Control: Cleaning protocols, inert materials, waste management.
- Documentation and Traceability: Data recording, chain of custody, labeling, and packaging.
- Safe Transport of Samples: Proper packaging, refrigerated transport, compliance with regulations.
Incident and Spill Management: Action protocols, containment equipment, notification to authorities.
Occupational Health and Safety: Use of PPE, handling of hazardous substances, prevention of workplace hazards.
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- Introduction to Extraction Techniques: Fundamentals and Considerations
- Extraction Equipment: Types, Operation, and Basic Maintenance
- Stabilization Techniques: Principles, Chemical and Physical Methods
- Containers and Packaging: Selection, Preparation, and Proper Handling
- Safety Regulations: National and International Regulations
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS): Interpretation and Correct Use
- Land Transport: Vehicles, Routes, and Safe Procedures
- Sea and Air Transport: Packaging, Labeling, and Specific Documentation
- Spill and Emergency Management: Contingency and Response Plans
- Safe Storage: Environmental Conditions, Compatibility, and risks
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- Introduction to Extrication: Phases, scene safety, initial assessment
- Anatomy and Physiology of Trauma: Common injuries, mechanisms of injury, physiological response to trauma
- Extrication Equipment: Hydraulic tools, hand tools, vehicle stabilization
- Vehicle Extrication Techniques: Creating access, extrication, rapid and slow extrication
- Immobilization and Mobilization of Trauma Patients: Immobilization devices, packaging techniques, safe transport
- Assessment of the Trauma Patient: ABCDEs of trauma, rapid neurological exam, identification of injuries
- Basic Life Support (BLS): CPR, management of Airway management, hemorrhage control
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – Introduction: Special considerations, teamwork, communication
Specific Trauma: Head injuries, chest injuries, abdominal injuries, extremity injuries
Legal and Ethical Considerations: Informed consent, chain of custody, documentation‘
- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology applied to Traumatic Injuries.
- Extrication Equipment: types, use, and maintenance (stretchers, splints, cervical collars, etc.).
- Principles of Biomechanics and Ergonomics in Patient Handling.
- Vehicle Extrication Techniques: scene assessment, vehicle stabilization, and patient access.
- START Triage and other prioritization methods in mass casualty incidents.
- Spinal Immobilization: indications, contraindications, and application techniques.
- Effective Communication with the patient, family members, and other responders.
- Safe Transport: patient preparation and selection of the means of transport Transport and monitoring during transfer.
Special considerations: pediatric, geriatric, pregnant, and disabled patients.
Ethical and legal aspects related to patient extraction, triage, and transfer.
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- Introduction to Extrication: Basic Concepts, Phases, and Safety
- Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Trauma: Prehospital Considerations
- Extrication Equipment: Types, Maintenance, and Safe Use
- Vehicle Stabilization Techniques and Patient Access: Creating Space
- Hydraulic Tools: Cutting, Separation, Expansion, and Handling
- Hazardous Materials in Vehicles: Identification and Precautions
- Initial Care of the Trapped Patient: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Hemorrhage Control
- Controlled Extrication: Prioritization, Communication, and Teamwork
- Protection of the Patient and the Personnel: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and procedures.
- Post-release considerations: Transfer to EMS and intervention analysis.
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- Introduction to Vehicle Extrication: History, Statistics, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations
- Scene Safety: Risk Assessment, Hazard Control, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Vehicle Stabilization: Materials, Techniques, Vehicles in Different Positions (Wheels, Roof, Side)
- Extrication Tools: Types, Maintenance, Cutting, Separation, and Spreading Techniques (Hydraulic, Manual, Electric)
- Accessing the Patient: Creating Openings, Removing Glass, Displacing Vehicle Components
- Medical Considerations in Extrication: Primary Assessment, Cervical Spine Immobilization, Airway Management
- Advanced Extrication Techniques: Heavy Vehicles, Buses, Trains, Complex Scenarios (immersion, prolonged entrapment)
Trauma: biomechanics of injuries, common injury patterns in motor vehicle accidents, triage
Incident Management: communication, coordination with other agencies, scene preservation, investigation
Drills and practical scenarios: skills assessment, teamwork, continuous improvement
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- Introduction to Extraction Techniques: Types and Ethical Considerations
- Extraction Equipment: Manual and Mechanical Tools, Maintenance
- Stabilizing Substances: Types, Properties, and Applications According to Context
- Containers and Packaging: Selection, Preparation, and Applicable Regulations
- Biosafety in Extraction: Protocols, PPE, and Waste Management
- Cold Chain: Principles, Equipment, and Temperature Monitoring
- Documentation and Traceability: Records, Permits, and Chain of Custody
- Transport Regulations: ADR, IATA, and Specific Regulations
- First Aid and Occupational Safety: Associated Risks and Emergency Plans
- Legal and Ethics: Informed consent and intellectual property
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Career opportunities
- Maritime/Land Rescue Teams: Intervention in emergency situations, rescue of people and property.
- Firefighters: Specialization in rescue in difficult environments, risk management, and hazardous materials.
- Civil Protection: Coordination of rescue operations, emergency planning, and resource management.
- Emergency Services (Ambulances, Helicopters): Rescue and pre-hospital care in critical situations.
- Specialized Military/Police Units: Rescue operations in high-risk situations, counterterrorism intervention.
- NGOs/Humanitarian Organizations: Assistance in natural disasters, rescue, and aid to vulnerable populations.
- Private/Industrial Security: Emergency management in facilities, incident response, and Personnel rescue.
- Consulting/Training: Safety and rescue consulting, emergency plan design, and personnel training.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Intervention Techniques: Master the fundamental strategies for a successful and safe rescue.
- Risk Assessment: Learn to identify and mitigate hazards in hostile environments.
- Communication Protocols: Establish effective communication with the victim and the rescue team.
- Advanced First Aid: Provide immediate medical attention to stabilize the victim.
- Realistic Simulations: Practice your skills in realistic scenarios. challenging and prepared. Prepare to act with confidence and efficiency in emergency situations.
Testimonials
During a rescue drill in a collapsed building, I applied the triage strategies I had learned to quickly prioritize and classify victims. My efficiency and accuracy under pressure enabled the simulated medical team to manage care effectively, resulting in the successful rescue of all critical victims within the established time limit.
I successfully completed the Maritime Safety and Survival course, acquiring essential practical and theoretical knowledge for safe navigation. I am confident in my ability to respond to emergencies at sea and apply the survival techniques I have learned.
“During a rescue drill in a collapsed building, I applied the triage strategies I had learned and was able to prioritize care for victims more quickly and efficiently, which contributed to a successful outcome of the exercise with zero simulated casualties.”
During a fire drill on an oil platform, I applied the rescue strategies I had learned, coordinating the evacuation of 20 people trapped in a confined space in less than 15 minutes, without any injuries and following all safety protocols.
Frequently asked questions
To save lives and minimize injuries.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
To guarantee the safety and well-being of people in danger.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Extraction Techniques: Types and Ethical Considerations
- Extraction Equipment: Manual and Mechanical Tools, Maintenance
- Stabilizing Substances: Types, Properties, and Applications According to Context
- Containers and Packaging: Selection, Preparation, and Applicable Regulations
- Biosafety in Extraction: Protocols, PPE, and Waste Management
- Cold Chain: Principles, Equipment, and Temperature Monitoring
- Documentation and Traceability: Records, Permits, and Chain of Custody
- Transport Regulations: ADR, IATA, and Specific Regulations
- First Aid and Occupational Safety: Associated Risks and Emergency Plans
- Legal and Ethics: Informed consent and intellectual property
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.