2010 OEC CLASS SYLLABUS
09/16/10 Thursday Introduction/Purchase Books/Payments
Introduction
-1. Instructor of Record
-1. Attending Instructors
Introduction to National Ski Patrol Organization
-1. Beginning
-1. Current # of divisions
-1. Patroller designations
-1. ♣ Candidate
-1. ♣ Auxiliary
-1. ♣ Basic
-1. ♣ Senior
-1. ♣ Certified
♣ Professional Reasons to Join the NSPS
Free skiing at the C-Burg
Free PSIA ski lessons
Continual First Aid Educational Opportunities
Continual Ski Enhancement/Educational Opportunities
Opportunities for personal growth (leadership, self confidence)
Join an organization comprised of caring and committed individuals
Reasons you may not want to Join the NSPS
Candidate time and financial commitments
Costs: Dues/ Supplies/ Fanny Pack/ Patrol Coat
Legal & Liability Issues
Candidate Program
To become a Cannonsburg Basic Patroller, you must complete the Cannonsburg Basic Training and Education Program. The program is comprised of five education or training modules. Plan on two years to successfully complete program. The benefits afforded to patrollers (free skiing) are provided throughout the two years.
First Aid Classes
Objective: to provide candidates the basic knowledge and skills required for the identification, stabilization of injuries to others.
Class format. Twice a week, Mondays and Thursdays from 7pm until 10pm. There is both a substantial amount of bookwork and hands on practical application each week.
First Aid and CPR Class (Three Classes. Attendance is Mandatory for all three classes)
Mid term and Final tests.
Midterm Test: 100 question written test, 70% to pass. Five hands-on scenario test situations. 75% to pass. Mid term is used as a tool to provide feedback to students.
Final Test: 100 question written test, 75% to pass. Five hands-on scenario test situations. 75% to pass. Final Test determines pass or fail of course.
When you pass the final tests, you are considered an Alpine, Basic Candidate Patroller.
Course Challenge: Individuals having training equivalent to a basic EMT may challenge the course. Challengers may show up at the Final Test to take the test.
Ski Proficiency and toboggan handling
Objective: to provide candidates the knowledge and skills required to safely transport an injured person to the bottom of any hill. (Usually occurs in the second year).
Class format. Twice a week. In addition there is a substantial amount of practice that must take place each week.
Final test is an evaluation of your ability to deliver patients to the bottom of the hill.
Registration
Sign up on sheet.
Payments
Books & Supplies (Issue Tonight)
Pass out Syllabus
09/20/10 Monday Outdoor Emergency Care
Chapter 1: Introduction to Outdoor Emergency Care
Content Objectives
Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the OEC technician towards provider, patient, area management and bystanders safety
Define Medical direction and the OEC technician’s role in the process
Define medical, legal and ethical issues one may face as a rescuer
Identify the various methods used to support Patrol and access the EMS system
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NUnderstand the roles and responsibilities of the OEC technician as it relates to the provider, patient, area management and bystanders.
Understand the medical, legal and ethical issues one may face as a rescuer.
Chapter 2: The Well-Being of the Rescuer
Content Objectives
Discuss the possible emotional reactions that the rescuer may experience when faced with trauma, illness, death and dying.
Discuss the possible emotional reactions that a family member may experience when faced
with trauma, illness, death and dying.
Discuss possible steps that a rescuer may take to help reduce stress.
Explain the need for scene safety
Discuss the ways the body produces, loses and conserves heat.
Discuss the processes for heat loss and conservation and how they are important in adjusting to cold and heat.
Identify nutritional needs of the human body
Discuss the ways in which the body adapts to high altitude.
Explain the importance of physical conditioning in adapting to the outdoor environment.
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate the knowledge for scene safety
Demonstrate appropriate use, removal & disposal of Personal Protective Equipment
Understand the possible emotional reactions that the rescuer may face when dealing with Tragedy
Chapter 3: Interfacing with EMS and other Medical Personnel
Content Objectives
Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the OEC Technician and the EMT/Paramedic.
Define the process of the OEC Technician’s patient care through the release of patient.
09/23/10 Thursday Patient Assessment (Part 1)
Chapter 7: Patient Assessment
Content Objectives
Explain the purpose of patient assessment
Explain Basic Life Support (BLS)
Explain seven major components of patient assessment
Define key patient assessment terminology: MOI, BSI, NOI, AVPU, ABC, DECAP-BTLS CMS, OPQRST
Explain the importance of body substance isolation (BSI) precautions
Explain the importance of dealing with hazardous materials
Explain the legal aspects of emergency care
Explain the basic components of Scene Safety
Explain components of Initial Assessment.
Explain the components of Rapid History and Physical Exam: Unresponsive Patient.
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate BSI precautions
Demonstrate the knowledge of assessment objectives
Demonstrate the knowledge of the methodology and psychology of dealing with the injured.
Demonstrate the knowledge the seven major parts of a complete patient assessment
Demonstrate the knowledge of BLS
09/27/10 Monday Anatomy, Vitals, SAMPLE, Airway
Chapter 4: Human Anatomy and Physiology
Content Objectives
Identify anatomical descriptive terms: medial, lateral, proximal, distal, superior, inferior, anterior, posterior, midline, right and left, midclavicular, bilateral, and midaxillary
Describe the functions of the primary and supportive organ systems: respiratory circulatory, musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine.
Recognize and locate important landmarks of the body
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate comprehension and understanding of anatomical terms
Demonstrate the knowledge of the primary organ systems
Demonstrate the knowledge of movement terminology
Demonstrate the knowledge supportive organ systems
Chapter 5: Baseline Vital Signs and Sample History
Content Objectives
Identify the components of vital signs
Describe methods to obtain: breathing rate, pulse rate.
Identify normal and abnormal capillary refill
Describe methods to assess pupils
Describe the methods to assess blood pressure
Identify the components of the SAMPLE history
State the importance of accurate reporting and recording baseline vitals
Discuss the need to search for additional medical identification
Recognize and locate vital signs and other important signs
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate the knowledge of the different vital signs
Demonstrate the techniques for taking and recording all vital signs
Demonstrate the knowledge of the normal ranges for vital signs
Demonstrate the knowledge of the surface anatomy and landmarks
Demonstrate the ability to perform sample
Demonstrate the skill that should be used to obtain information from bystanders, family and friends
Chapter 6: Airway
Content Objectives
Recognize the body’s need for oxygen.
Name and label major structures of the respiratory system
Relate MOI to opening the airway
Describe the techniques of suctioning
Describe measure and insert an oropharyngeal airway
Explain the use of oxygen systems and other mechanical aids to resuscitation.
Remaining components of this chapter will be covered during CPR training.
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate the basic techniques for suctioning
Demonstrate the basic techniques for operating oxygen tanks and regulators
Demonstrate the basic techniques for administering oxygen.
Demonstrate the use of nasal cannulas, bag-valve-masks, re-breather mask
Demonstrate the ability to take accurate vital signs
Demonstrate the ability to assess a patient.
09/30/10 Thursday Patient Assessment (Part 2)
Chapter 7: Patient Assessment (Part 2)
Content Objectives
Explain the components of the Focused History and Physical Exam: Responsive Trauma Patient
Explain the components of the Focused History and Physical Exam: Responsive Medical Patient
Explain the components of the Detailed Physical Exam:
Explain the components of the Ongoing Assessment
Explain transport decisions and considerations
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate a complete understanding of Scene Safety.
Demonstrate a complete Initial Assessment.
Demonstrate a complete Rapid History and Physical Exam: Unresponsive Patient.
Demonstrate a Focused History and Physical Exam: Responsive Trauma Patient
Demonstrate a Focused History and Physical Exam: Responsive Medical Patient
Demonstrate a Detailed Physical Exam
Demonstrate an Ongoing Assessment.
10/04/10 Monday Bleeding & Shock
Chapter 8: Bleeding
Content Objectives
Explain the types and causes of bleeding.
Explain the differences between arterial, venous and capillary bleeding.
State methods for emergency medical care of external bleeding.
Review BSI precautions
List the signs and symptoms of internal bleeding
Define the steps for medical care of suspected patient with internal bleeding.
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of internal bleeding.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of serious external bleeding.
Demonstrate the emergency care for controlling external bleeding.
Demonstrate the emergency care for managing internal bleeding.
Demonstrate the use of BSI precautions.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of shock.
Chapter 9: Shock
Content Objectives
Explain the types of shock and their causes.
List the signs and symptoms of shock.
Define the steps for medical care of suspected patient with internal bleeding.
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate the understanding of the different shock types.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of internal bleeding.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of shock.
Demonstrate the emergency care for managing internal bleeding.
Demonstrate the sense of urgency to transport patients who show signs of shock.
Demonstrate the appropriate care for shock.
Demonstrate the use of BSI precautions.
10/07/10 Thursday Mechanisms of Injury Musculoskeletal Injuries
Chapter 18: Mechanisms and Patterns of Injury
Content Objectives
Describe how laws of physics influence trauma.
Describe what is meant by “mechanism of injury”.
Describe the types of trauma and give example of injuries produced by each type.
Distinguish between various types of trauma and their implications.
List significant mechanisms of injury.
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate the understanding of how the mechanism of injury can affect an injury.
Demonstrate the knowledge of the different types of trauma.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of physics and how they relate to an injury.
Demonstrate the ability to inspect an accident scene and reconstruct the sequence of events.
Chapter 24: Principles of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Content Objectives
Describe the function of the muscular system.
Define the function of the skeletal system.
List the major bones or bone groupings of the spinal column, thorax, upper extremities and lower extremities.
Describe the characteristics of fractures, dislocations and sprains
Explain the general principles of emergency care for musculoskeletal injuries.
Define the objective for splinting bones.
Define the objective for splinting joints.
Name the types of splints and explain the general principles of their application.
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate the knowledge of the different types of fractures.
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and objectives of splinting.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of fractures.
10/10/10 Sunday WMII OEC REFRESHER – Help as needed
10/11/10 Monday Assessment and Care of Bone and Joint Injuries
Chapter 25 Assessment and Care of Bone and Joint Injuries
Define the objective for splinting bones.
Define the objective for splinting joints.
Specific Injuries to the Upper Extremity
Content Objectives
Describe the characteristics of fractures, dislocations and sprains of the upper extremities.
Explain the general principles of emergency care for upper extremity injuries.
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate an understanding of the principles and objectives of splinting.
Demonstrate the ability to immobilize injuries to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, clavicle, scapula upper arm, forearm and wrist.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of fractures, dislocations and sprains of the upper extremities.
Demonstrate the ability to immobilize the fracture site and adjacent joints for a long bone fracture in an upper extremity.
Demonstrate the ability to immobilize a fracture site, the adjacent joints and the extremity for a fracture or dislocation in or near a joint.
Demonstrate the ability to return a fractured limb to a near-normal position, thereby improving circulatory and neurological function, the limbs stability and its ability to function.
10/14/10 Thursday Assessment and Care of Bone and Joint Injuries
Specific Injuries to the lower extremity
Content Objectives
Describe the characteristics of fractures, dislocations and sprains of the lower extremities.
Explain the general principles of emergency care for lower extremity injuries.
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate an understanding of the principles and objectives of splinting.
Demonstrate the ability to immobilize injuries to the knee, ankle, pelvis, hip, femoral shaft, above knee femur, Patella, lower leg, ankle and foot.
Demonstrate the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of fractures, dislocations an sprains of the lower extremities.
Demonstrate the ability to immobilize a fracture of the femur using a traction splint.
Demonstrate the ability to immobilize the fracture site and adjacent joints for a long bone fractures.
Demonstrate the ability to immobilize a fracture site, the adjacent joints and the extremity for a fracture or dislocation in or near a joint.
Demonstrate the ability to return a fractured limb to a near-normal position, thereby improving circulatory and neurological function, the limbs stability and its ability to function.
Demonstrate the ability to control severe bleeding associated with an open fracture.
10/18/10 Monday Rescue Lifts and Loads / Head and Spine Injuries
Chapter 27:Rescue Techniques: Lifts and Loads
Content Objectives
Discuss the guidelines ad safety precaution that must be followed when extricating and transferring a patient.
Describe the safe lifting of immobilization devises, backboards and litters.
Describe the long-axis drag
Describe correct techniques for log rolls
Describe correct lifting techniques of blanket roll
Describe correct lifting techniques for the bridge lift.
Student Critical Performance Requirements / Y / NDemonstrate the ability to perform the long-axis drag for moving patients over snow or other smooth terrain.
Demonstrate the ability to perform the log roll for moving patients onto other devices.
Demonstrate the multiple person direct lift from the ground to move patients onto other devices.
Demonstrate the bridging lifting technique to move patients onto to other devices.
Chapter 26: Head and Spine Injuries