Training
Prior First aid training is not necessary as we have an excellent in-classroom and on-hill training program.
All you need is to be willing to learn first-aid, be able to ski / board an intermediate run, and have fun.
In-Classroom First Aid Training (~75 hours)
Classes starts approximately the last week in September and goes until mid to late November
On-Hill Toboggan handling and accident scene management (~6 hours)
(minimum age is 18 years)
To become a fully qualified and certified ski patroller, the following are the requirements:
1. Complete the 75 hour in-class first-aid instruction
2. Complete an CPR & AED training course
3. Upon completion the candidate must:
a. achieve an 80% passing mark on a 100 question multiple choice written exam
b. demonstrate all the bandages, splinting and backboard skills
c. achieve an 80% passing grade on a diagnostic scenario (real time assessment)
4. Be assessed on their skiing / snowboarding abilities
5. Instructed on toboggan handling (loaded and unloaded) and
accident scene management.
In-class training takes place typically from the end of September to mid to late November, two evenings a week (typically Mon and Thurs, 6:30pm to 9:30pm).
1. Complete the 75 hour in-class first-aid instruction
2. Complete an CPR & AED training course
3. Upon completion the candidate must:
a. achieve an 80% passing mark on a 100 question multiple choice written exam
b. demonstrate all the bandages, splinting and backboard skills
c. achieve an 80% passing grade on a diagnostic scenario (real time assessment)
4. Be assessed on their skiing / snowboarding abilities
5. Instructed on toboggan handling (loaded and unloaded) and
accident scene management.
In-class training takes place typically from the end of September to mid to late November, two evenings a week (typically Mon and Thurs, 6:30pm to 9:30pm).