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We are always looking for good men and women to join our ranks as we
provide superior services to the skiing public.
Ski Patrollers at Ski Cooper are all trained to the standards of the
NSP's "Outdoor Emergency Care" curriculum. This curriculum
was developed by NSP physicians across the country and is modelled
after the nationally accepted Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
course.
In general, we require the following:
Strong downhill skiing and/or snowboarding ability
Willingness to learn and apply first response medical knowledge
Team-oriented and cooperative interpersonal skills
Ability to act and solve problems under pressure
Desire to help others and provide superior customer service
Available at least 15 days per season.
What is the process to join?
Candidates for our Patrol take three phases of training:
Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) class.
S & T (Ski and Toboggan) training.
T & T (Transfer and Transition) training.
The good news is: all training is provided by our Patrol.
OEC Training
For the 2007/2008 season, a candidate for the Ski Patrol will first
take an Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) class. Our next class will start
in July, 2007. There are others available in Colorado; it is a
national certification through the National Ski Patrol, so any class
is acceptable.
The class will include certification in CPR for the Professional
Rescuer/AED (Automatic External Defibrillator). The OEC class
typically runs a semester in length. While the format can vary, it is
typically one night a week for four hours a night. Some Saturday
classes are also required. This class is very similar to the
Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) curriculum taught by area hospitals for
upwards of $1000.
How much does the OEC, CPR, & AED coursework cost me?
The classes are offered at our expense, but you pay for textbooks
totalling $100 or so. There may some other minor incidental expenses
as well.
S & T Training
Once the snow starts flying again, the candidate will spend the season
learning toboggan skills, such as handling, loading, route selection,
and unloading. This typically involves 10 days on the mountain with
Ski Patrol instructors. Your lift passes for these 10 days are
complimentary, courtesy of the Ski Cooper Management. The first of these days
evaluates the strength of your skills to determine if you have a good
chance of successfully completing the training. Expert technique is
not required, but strong skiing is essential. Candidates do receive
some ski instruction in the course and extracurricular training is
available at reduced cost.
T & T Training
The final phase of our training is Transfer and Transition training.
This familiarizes the candidate with our area operations, including
Dispatch, Snowmobile, First Aid Room, and the like. This training
occurs at Ski Cooper during the regular operating season.
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