Airway Adjuncts: OPA & NPA Demo Videos

 Candidates -

Here are two videos you may find helpful.  Plus the usual disclaimer - stay in your scope of training/practice & always follow the instructions in the OEC protocols & book...


NPA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ-fahKPOvc

Update: Above video may not be available.  If not, try this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UF-VaUKmvg

OPA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a00BMlI03s

Bleeding Control Class Thanks

 Big thanks to Jimmy of Life Safety Associates for his talk at class this week.  It's always a class highlight.  

For those of you who've asked about his contact info, you can reach him here.  His company info www.lifesafety.com

Assessment Flow Graphic - Another Approach

Patrice put together the Assessment Flow graphic below.  Thanks Patrice!

Class Presentation Materials & Photo Album 2021

Candidates -

Here's a link to the class Powerpoint (posted at conclusion of each class), and to the class photo album:

• Class PPT here.

• Class photo album here.

Bandaging & Splinting Guide

 

Here's the bandaging & splinting guideline documents we discussed in class.  Link here.

Assessment Verbalization 2-Pager

 Here's the 2-page assessment verbalization we used in class.

Link here.

Assessment Video

 Marty & Brian, candidates from a previous class, put together this video demo of the assessment process.

Link to video here.

Skills/Scenario Evaluation Sheets

 As we discussed in class, here are the evaluation sheets that will be used in the Class Scenarios, Class Midterm, and Final Practical Exam.  Link to folder so you can download here.

Class Support - Patrollers

Patrollers

Once again, it's our team that makes our class special and enables us to provide superior results. And so once again, I'd like to invite you all to help out.

Some highlights to note: 

- Class is in Burlingame.  (And close to Caltrain!).  Easy for both North and South 

Peninsula.

- Class starts this Saturday.  As in 2019, we'll be going all day on the 11th, and 12th to give us a good start.  As such, I'd like to have some help in both the AM and PM sessions.  Feel free to help out at one or both.  

- As in past years, sign up at: https://teamup.com/ksbbcadac8c015e175  If you are able to help out, please sign up so we know what we're working with.

- Yes, we are requiring full vaccination status for all participants, and we will be complying with county regulations to wear masks.

Thanks all.  See you all shortly!

Class Starts This Saturday - Candidates

Candidates

  

Looking forward to class start this weekend.  A few details to highlight:

- Be sure to read & fully digest the "Guide to Assessment" prior to class.  Link above and here.

- A few of you asked about Cravats.  You'll need this starting on the first Tuesday of class. Instructions, as you know, are on the blog.  Alternatively, Janice Waits, long time supporter of the class, has made some.  She's not charging for them, but I understand she likes wine.  You can meet Janice on Saturday and negotiate your deal.

- As noted below, class will start on Saturday at 9:00.  Be there a bit early.  Bring your lunch and water.  On Sunday, we'll also start at 9:00 and shoot to wrap up early afternoon.  Here too, bring your lunch and something to drink.

- As you register for class, everyone will need to sign the NSP liability waiver and show your COVID vaccination proof (As we discussed, if this is a problem for you, no problem, I can refund your $).  Bring an image of your card, or use the California State Vaccine Registry, which is quite ease: https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/  

- Finally, as noted below, wear some clothes that you're okay lying on the floor in, and bring a backpack to carry the gear/supplies you'll receive and use.

See you all shortly!