Fall 2015 Outdoor Emergency Care Course

This site covers the National Ski Patrol's Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) training course that's held in the San Francisco South Bay area each Fall. Details on registration, materials, preparation and location are located on the tabs above. Course updates are posted below as they are published.

Outdoor Emergency Care® is the National Ski Patrol’s award-winning training program for patrollers and others in the recreation community who deal with emergency situations. This nationally recognized program is designed to help you manage the toughest emergencies, in all seasons. Developed in the late 1980s for the 26,000 members of the National Ski Patrol, Outdoor Emergency Care is a training program that is tailored to the nonurban rescuer. Today, OEC is considered the standard of training for emergency care in the outdoor environment and is recognized by resorts and recreational facilities in all 50 states.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

2015 Class Course Preparations

We're looking forward to a great class this year.  It looks like we'll end up with 10 - 12 candidates and another great instructor crew. 

As we near the class start, here are a few specifics to note.   We'll post future updates here as well, so be sure to check regularly.

- As you know, the class we be held August 18 to November 14, 2015.  We'll meet 2 nights/week, usually on Tuesday and  Thursday nights, from 7 to 10, plus one weekend. The class syllabus is posted on the tab above.

- The class will be held at the NetApp campus in Sunnyvale.  Address and map are posted on the tab above.  Thanks to NetApp for the support.

- Guidelines for pre-class preparation are posted on the "Course Materials" tab above.   Be sure to give this a close read, and budget the time for the preparation it suggests. 
Take special note of the reading required before the first class.  Getting a head start on the book reading will pay big dividends.  And specifically, please be sure to fully read and digest the "Guide to Assessment" prior to the first class. 

- Most patrols require a CPR certification.  For this year's class, we'll require CPR certification before the midterm (Oct 3).   Note the guidelines on the "Course Materials" tab above.  We'll also discuss further in class.


We're looking forward to meeting you all and having a great class this year.  If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a note.