OEC Refresher Assessment Simplified 6-5-8

Here's the steps of doing assessments broken down into "Scene Sizeup" (6 steps), "Primary Assessment" (5 steps), "Secondary Assessment" (8 steps). For each scenario, follow these steps in order.

Scene Sizeup (6)

1. scene safe?

2. Introduce yourself, "...may I help you?"

3. BSI 

4. #people/LOR

5. MOI/NOI

6. extrication/spine issues

Primary Assessment (5)

1. ABCD's

2. intervene airway, breathing

3. control bleeding

4. confirm LOR

5. call for help (# of patrollers, trauma sled, oxygen, AED, EMS, Management)

Secondary Assessment (8)

1. DCAP-BTLS (expose or OPQRST)

2. SAMPLE

3. Vitals

4. intervene 

5. treat for shock

6. spinal immobilizatin

7. package

8. redo vitals

Upcoming Dates for Ski Patrollers

October 7: OEC PLANNING MEETING
October 20: TASTE OF TWO VALLEYS
October 27: SKI SWAP
October 28: OEC INSTRUCTOR REFRESHER October 28
November 10: OEC REFRESHER
November 11: LIFT EVAC and CPR

Loup Loup Ski Patrol Clinic Photos

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Toboggan Training: Pics and Reminder

Reminder: we'll be having Toboggan practice each day Friday through Monday, 1/14 through 1/17, 09:30 at the top of the hill. Wear your vest and just show up.

By the way, Nicole just got back from 49 Degrees North. Click the image to see a larger image:


"You must be this tall to run this sled"


"At attention..."


"...at ease."

Getting closer to opening

There will be a OEC Mid Term for our candidates this Sunday. 8:30 AM up at the hill. We could use a few hands. Let Kurt or Alex know.

Tentative opening date is 12/17, unless Mother Nature decides to give it up sooner. Should we get a good dump before then calls will be made, emails sent, and we'll fire things up. Stay tuned!

Instructor Refresher Planning Meeting 6:30 Weds

As everyone knows it takes more than a handful of people to put on our annual refresher (scheduled for 11/13). Those of us who will be running the stations will need to have our refresher prior to the Patrol refresher. The Instructor Refresher will be November 7, Sunday at the Ski Area, 8:30 AM. We are going to need at least 6 patrollers to run some skill stations and help out. Please contact Alex ( 923-1907 ) or me ASAP. We are going to have a planning session on Wed. 10/13 at the Twisp River Pub at 6:30 PM to develop an outline and plan. All are welcome.

Thanks everyone!
Oak
997-1600

Plan ahead: Ski Swap & OEC Refresher dates

The Swap is 10/29 & 10/30.

Refresher 11/13 & 11/14

Toboggan Clinic at the Loup - Day 1

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OEC Graduates

A tip of the ski cap to Hannah Dewey, Mark Monteverde, Judy Mirick, Eors Markos, Lincoln Post and Blaine Sullivan for all passing their OEC tests last Saturday!

Another BIG gracias to Alex, Nancy, Dr. Bill, Ber, Leia, Willie, Tom, Brian Derting, Terry and anyone I forgot for spending a sunny day being splinted, backboarded and generally victimized (guestized?).

Nice job everyone.
Thanks,
Oak

OEC Refresher & Lift Evacuation Practice

After getting refreshed on Saturday, we practiced lift evacuation on Sunday.

OEC Refresher This Weekend

(posting Kurt's email)
Hello All,

Ron Wilson asked me to let everyone know there will be a study session for any interested patrollers this WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 AT 6:00 pm, HOMETOWN PIZZA. The idea is to review the OEC cycle topics for our refresher. If anyone from the Methow side wants to do the same I'd be happy to send out a notice or someone can reply to all.

As far as the refresher goes, we are planning to START AT 8:00 AM at THE HILL. Plan to register, have your coffee and hob nob between 7:00 and 8:00. The sooner we get going, the sooner we can finish up. Sunday we'll start at 9:00 AM. A little patrol biz then Lift Evac refresher. Be There. We'll plan a CPR date early Dec.

For the refresher, do bring a lunch and dress for outdoors. We could use some extra help in the victim department. Candidates? Spouses? This is a great way to see how things are done. Let me know.

A big tip of the patrol cap to everyone who put in their time at the Swap. We didn't break any records but we made enough $ to keep our training budget and supply coffers in the black. I encourage everyone to come up with some ideas to make our event more profitable, unique, efficient, attractive , whatever!

That's it for now. I'll spam everyone later this week so no one forgets anything!

Think white stuff,
Oak

PATROLLERS NEEDED

The Loup Loup Ski Patrol is currently looking to increase it's ranks. We are planning to begin our Outdoor Emergency Care training by the beginning of October. If you are a strong, advanced to expert skier or boarder who wants to join our team, please call Kurt Oakley, Patrol Director at 509-997-1600 or email info@skitheloup.com .

Requirements

• Be a strong, advanced or expert skier/boarder
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Join the National Ski Patrol (www.nsp.org)
• Complete one season as a "candidate"
• Successfully complete the Outdoor Emergency Care course including CPR*

*The OEC course is scheduled to begin late Sept./early Oct. It is an online course which generally runs 6-8 weeks. Assignments are completed by email. There will be 5 day long sessions of "hands on" practical training as well, plus a mid term and final exam.

• Maintain an average of one duty day a week plus participation with our annual Ski Swap and training sessions.
• Play well with others and enjoy snow & cold!

Benefits

• 1st year: Free lift ticket while "on duty/training".
• 2nd year: (1st year as patroller) Free season pass plus half price pass for immediate family.
• 3rd year: Free season pass for patroller and immediate family
• Eligible for comp tickets and discounts at other areas
• Pro purchase deals with participating manufacturers

Costs 1st year

• OEC Course: $70
• Text Books: $79
• NSP Dues: $60

Costs 2nd year

• NSP Dues:$60
• Ski Patrol Jacket or Vest $60 to $100

Thanks for considering! Need more info? Questions? Call the Loup Loup Office at 509-557-3401

or Kurt at 509-997-1600

Lift Evacuation Practice

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