SPEC 22
Ski Patrol: Outdoor Emergency Response Winter 2022

Cross-listed LEAD 22
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The course will teach and develop technical and leadership skills required to effectively and efficiently provide emergency medical care in outdoor environments. Successful completion can lead to certification as a member of the National Ski Patrol (NSP). The course implements NSP’s Outdoor Emergency Care and Outdoor Emergency Transport curricula in a hands-on, “on-hill” environment to address: Wounds and Burns – Musculoskeletal Trauma; Shock, Environmental and Medical emergencies. Students will practice the use of splints, bandaging, rescue equipment, methods of extrication, organization/prioritization of rescue tasks, and dealing with unusual emergencies. Emphasis will be placed on the Leadership Skills required to handle complex and stressful emergency situations. Each week there will be ~12 hours of mandatory outdoor training at Jiminy Peak ski area. Exact timing (mornings vs. afternoons; specific days; # hours/day) will be determined based on student and instructor availability. Additional homework/practice may be required. The course will culminate with a written and practical exam. Costs: Students who have taken Outdoor Emergency Care: $20 (CPR certification). Students with WFR or EMT certification: $145 (NSP membership and exam materials). $20 CPR certification (if needed). These students might also want to acquire the Outdoor Emergency Care textbook (~$100). Students need to supply their own ski/snowboard equipment. The course is limited to 15 students, chosen on the basis of ski/snowboard interest and ability. Preference given to students who completed the Outdoor Emergency Care PE class in the preceding fall term. Successful completion of a written and practical first aid exam, along with demonstrating ski/snowboard proficiency, will qualify the student to be certified as a National Ski Patroller. Pre-requisite: Outdoor Emergency Care, Wilderness First Responder, or Emergency Medical Technician.
The Class: Format: lecture
Limit: 16
Grading: pass/fail only
Requirements/Evaluation: skill and knowledge demonstration in written and practical exam
Prerequisites: Outdoor Emergency Care OR Emergency Medical Technician OR Wilderness First Responder
Enrollment Preferences: ski/snowboard proficiency; prior first aid experience
Unit Notes: Tom Feist is an alumnus of Williams College ('85) and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering. Following a 20+ year career at General Electric, Tom taught Chemistry at Williams in 2017-18. He has been a ski patroller for over 35 years, having started patrolling at Williams. Tom is a certified Instructor and Instructor Trainer for Outdoor Emergency care and currently patrols at Sugarbush Resort in Vermont.
Materials/Lab Fee: $165
Notes: This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
SPEC 22 LEAD 22
Attributes: EXPE Experiential Education Courses

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