Class Location Details

As you know from the tab above, we'll hold the class at NetApp campus in Sunnyvale.  Specifically, we'll be in the Java7 building cafeteria.  Our host provided these instructions/directions:

"...As you turn on Crossman from Java, the first set of buildings on
your left hand side are Java 1 and 2. Then there is a parking
garage and Java 7 followed by Java 8. I'd suggest to people that
they park between Java 7 and Java 8 and go into the
Cafeteria directly from the side entrance..."

Preparation for Class

Each of the registered students has received a confirmation mail with suggestions/requirements on pre-class preparation.  I wanted to re-emphasize the following key points:

- Have a close read of the "Course Materials" page on the website. Taking care of the items noted will put you well prepared for class.

- Take special note of the reading required before the first class. in particular please be sure to fully read and digest the "Guide to Assessment" prior to the first class.

Looking forward to having you in class.

Discount on CPR Course

One of our candidates, Marco Paganini, points out there there is a discount promotion for the Red Cross CPR course:

"... to the fellow participants to OEC course that they can use red cross coupon code: SAF300114.  It gives a nice 30% off."

Thanks Marco!

Updated Course Syllabus Posted

Course syllabus now has reading assignments.  Click on the "Course Syllabus & Schedule" link above or here.

CPR for the Professional Rescuer Course

While not required for this course, most patrols require a CPR certification, typically the course "CPR for the Professional Rescuer".  Joanne Barnes (of the Alpine Meadows Ski Patrol) has kindly agreed to conduct a course for us.  Her class will be conducted through the American Red Cross, at their Palo Alto facility on Saturday, August 24.  Students interested (which is likely all of you), should go to http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/course-class000000003956102 to register for the course.

Southbay Course Registration Information

We've completed our planning and are ready to proceed.  Specifics on the class, syllabus, registration & student preparation are posted on this website in the tabs above.   We'll post future updates here as well, so be sure to check regularly.

Details to note:

- The class we be held August 20 to November 14, 2014.  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 website.

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

- Guidelines for pre-class preparation is also posted on the "Course Materials" page of the website.   Be sure to give this a close read, and budget the time for the preparation it suggests.

- Most patrols require a CPR certification.  For those who need to get it, we will hold a class on Saturday, August 24.   Details forthcoming.

- Due to some recent changes at the National Ski Patrol organizational level, we'll have to do class registration old-school, via paper checks.  See the details on the website on the "Registration Fees & Information" tab.   I'd encourage you to register as early as possible.

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.

Course Syllabus Finalized

We have finalized the course syllabus.  View at:  http://oecsouthbay.blogspot.com/p/course-sylabus-location.html