Whitewater Rescue

ACA Eligibility Criteria ACA courses are open to all individuals who satisfy the following essential eligibility criteria.
ACA courses are open to all individuals who satisfy the following essential eligibility criteria. ACA Skills & Assessment Courses: In order to participate in an ACA Skills or Assessment Course, each participant must satisfy the following essential eligibility criteria: * Be able to independently participate in all individual skills and activities listed in the course outline while also maintaining an appropriate and safe body position * Be able to hold their breath while under water and, while in the water wearing a properly fitted lifejacket, be able to independently turn from a face down to a face up position keeping their head above water * Be able to effectively communicate with the instructor and other course participants * Be able to manage all personal care independently, or with the assistance of a companion * Be able to manage all personal mobility independently, or with the assistance of a companion ACA Instructor Certification Courses: In order to participate in an Instructor Development Workshop (IDW), an Instructor Candidate must satisfy the following essential eligibility criteria: * Be 18 years or older * Be a current ACA member in good standing * Be able to independently participate in all skills, activities and rescues listed in the appropriate ACA Certification Course Outline and Instructor Criteria documents * Be able to effectively communicate with the Instructor Trainer and other course participants * Be able to manage all personal care and mobility independently In order to participate in an Instructor Certification Exam (ICE), an Instructor Candidate must satisfy the following essential eligibility criteria: * Be 18 years or older * Be a current ACA member in good standing * Be able to independently complete all skills, activities and rescues listed in the appropriate ACA Certification Course Outline and Instructor Criteria documents * Be able to effectively communicate, including effective verbal communication * Be able to manage all personal care and mobility independently ACA Essential Eligibility Criteria