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A first aid training program designed for ski area personnel and other outdoor recreation groups who may encounter medical emergencies before the ski patrol or other response team arrives. Based on Outdoor Emergency Care concepts, this course introduces basic assessment skills to help the non-patroller determine appropriate support for patients with a life-threatening illness or injury. Body substance isolation precautions are emphasized, in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
· Course prerequisite: None
· Course time commitment: Six to eight hours without CPR certification
· Fees: $30 (course materials ~$20; instructor fee ~$10 per student)
· Credential: Course completion card (valid for three years)
· Continuing education/refresher requirement: None
· Instructor of record: OEC Instructor or other credentialed Emergency Care/First Aid Instructor
Required texts: Outdoor First Care Student booklet. Student must also bring mouth shield, disposable gloves, and course completion card that accompany booklet. (#517, 517-1, and 517-2). Recommended References: Outdoor Emergency Care 4th Ed. (#544)
This training course covers the following topics:
· Prevention of Blood borne infections
· Incident Scene Management
· Patient Assessment and the ABCs
· Rescue Breathing
· Vital Signs
· External Bleeding
· Patient Status and Shock
· Principles of Bandaging and Splinting
· Common Medical Problems
(Chest pain, Stroke, Seizure, Diabetes-related Emergency, Substance Abuse, and Unknown Unresponsiveness)
· Environmental Problems
(Heat Exhaustion, Heat Stroke, Hypothermia, Frostbite, Lightning & Electrical Injuries, Thermal & Chemical Burns, Altitude Sickness)
· Summary and Final Evaluation
This training would be a separate session lasting between 3 & 4 hours (dependent on class size.)
· Costs: $10.00 American Heart Assoc. Basic Life Support Text; $10.00 for pocket mask, $5.00 for certification fees