OEC SouthBay 2017 Open for Registration

At long last, our schedule and logistics issues are resolved.  The up-to-date Syllabus, Location, and other relevant info are posted on the tabs above.  Registration is via Eventbrite here.

As in past years, we'll need a minimum of 10 candidates to run the class, maximum 15.  Given the initial interest, we shouldn't have any issues filling this year's class up.

Looking forward to seeing you all in class.

OEC Southbay 2017

Plans for the OEC Southbay 2017 course are underway.  We'll have more detail in the May late June timeframe.  If you're interested in the course, shoot me a note and I'll put you down on the "interested" list & we'll reconnect in May to begin the registration process.

In the meantime, get out and enjoy the great snow this year.

Big Congratulations Candidates on Your Final Exam Success!

Big congratulations on success in your final exam this weekend.  100% pass, many perfect scores, and broad accolades from the examiners.  I'm confident you'll go on to be great patrollers!

I've added a few pics to the class photo album here:  https://goo.gl/photos/zosAhJevmCaVNLkK9

See you all at the party on Tuesday!

Final Exam Protocol - Candidate Version

Candidates - Here is the protocol for the final exam.  Download & read.

We'll go over in class on Thursday.

Link to document here.

Practical Final Exam Tips

Awesome Mass Casualty Night 2016!

Huge thanks to the volunteers and patrollers who did a super job acting it up for tonight's event.  You made it a great event & learning experience for the candidates.  Pictures from the event here  (with thanks to all those who sent in pics).  Go to the bottom of the album for tonight's pics.  Samples below. Thanks again!

Mass Casualty Night - Nov. 1 - Need Volunteers

The culmination of our class, mass casualty night, has proven to be the most engaging, most instructive, and probably the most fun class of the entire course. 

What's Mass Casualty Night?

We simulate an event where we have multiple patients in need of care.  Each patient acts out a unique injury.  It's up to the patroller candidates to assess each patient and then provide the appropriate care by themselves or by leading a team to do so.   Pictures from last year's event below.

Why is it unique?

The event is unique in that it requires the candidates to bring to bear all the skills they've learned in class, and do so in a stressful environment that we create.  It's also a great opportunity for friends, family and others interested to see what this Outdoor Emergency Care is all about.

We need your help

To make this happen, we need a large number of volunteers.  This year, we're looking for around 40.  Young and old, we want and welcome all.  We'll provide you some coaching on your "injury".  In some cases, we'll also apply some moulage to better simulate the injury.   And you'll get to act it out as you like, being as high or low maintenance as you like to your patroller-rescuer and their team.

How to Sign-up

Click on the link below and go to November 1.  Sign up as a "MCI Night Patient Volunteer".  https://teamup.com/ksbbcadac8c015e175

No doubt this year will once again prove to be very instructive to candidates, and very fun for the volunteers.  Thanks in advance for your support.