OUTDOOR EMERGENCY CARE (OEC)

OEC is a sequenced, competency-based educational program with detailed, specific knowledge and skill objectives tailored for the winter environment and other outdoor environments. The classes emphasize field application of outdoor emergency care knowledge, techniques, equipment, and special transportation considerations mandated by the environment. The course requires completion of 23 comprehensive lessons with skill and scenario application, study book exercises, demonstrated skill performances, a final written examination, and successful demonstration of application ability in several final scenarios. Students are required to demonstrate all skill performances and complete the same final written exam and the practical scenario evaluation as the course students. VHS videos are designed to present realistic accident encounters to stimulate the viewer's interest and knowledge retention.

The new "Outdoor Emergency Care 4th Edition" is without a doubt National Ski Patrol’s flagship educational program. The NSP’s Education Department is excited to be able to offer such an outstanding reference. The National Medical Committee and a host of other contributors come from all backgrounds in the outdoor rescue field and the information provided is tailored to those who practice emergency care in outdoor settings with specific emphasis on patrolling concerns.

A new web-based addition to the toolbelt of OEC tools, can be found on www.OECzone.com. There are practice lessons, scenarios, and many other helpful aids in learning about emergency care in the recreational environment. Some candidates use this site as an adjunct to their learning, and it can be used by the person that is still in the "tire-kicking" stage, to learn what it's all about.

For more information, email webcow at this domain.