Search Management Instructor Train-the-Trainer
This course uses the latest in presentation technologies - PowerPoint and computer projector media. Participants are required to have attended at least one, possibly two, basic courses in order to teach "Management of Land Search Operations." The goal of this course is to thoroughly familiarize participants with each and every facet of the course and how the objectives are accomplished in each module and then re-enforced in the practical map exercise labs. 
Because of the prerequisite course attendance, it is the responsibility of each participant to identify the subject areas that require more explanation, background, or emphasis. Although not absolutely required, participants are encouraged to have access to a laptop computer sufficiently capable of handling PowerPoint 2000 and large picture files. Course Content
- Introduction to Student Texts & Instructor Manuals
- Orientation & Use of Course Teaching Materials
- "Step-by-Step" Look at the Plan of Instruction
- Discussion & Questions About Courses Attended or Observed
- Definitions Defined & Discussed for Consistent Teaching
- Lost Person Behavior - Latest Updates
- Update on Research Findings and Trends in Search Theory and Management
- Probability of Area (POA) Concepts & Research
- Proportional Analysis & Probability Distribution Mapping
- Probability of Detection (POD)
- Effective Sweep Width and Research - Field Techniques for Determining
- Establishing Sweep Width Values for a Local Jurisdiction
- Search and Rescue Skills Overview: Standards & Training
- Legal Questions & Trends (Adapted to each country where course is being conducted)
- Available SAR References & Training Materials.
- Utilizing Technology for Managing Search Operations
- Overview of Available Software Programs
- Networking with your Professional Peers on the Internet - Where to look
- Computer Lab (Optional)
- Use of Classroom Tabletop Map Exercises & How to Design Them
- Effective classroom instruction
- Learning objectives
- Basic teaching principles
- Presentation methods and their value
- Overview of course preparation and logistics
- Presentations by course participants