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Outdoor Emergency Care Hybrid
Course Syllabus
Course Dates
Aug 18 – Nov 1, 2025
Instructor(s)
OEC Instructors
Instructor of Record Contact
Rob Ridgway
Course Name (Skills Session)
Outdoor Emergency Care
Location of Skills Session
Christian Brothers Roofing
The Outdoor Emergency Care Hybrid course is taught through a combination of online modules and instructor-led training sessions. Students who enroll in the OEC Hybrid course will gain access to the online course materials and will be prompted to sign up for the appropriate OEC Hybrid Skills Session.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand the role of an OEC technician within the medical community.
• Assess and manage scene safety under a variety of conditions.
• Assess and manage life-threatening conditions in the ill or injured patient.
• Conduct a patient assessment with confidence and sense of urgency.
• Care appropriately for ill or injured persons.
• Perform safe and effective stabilization and extrication of ill or injured persons in the outdoor environment while preventing further injury.
• Document and communicate the appropriate care of the patient.
Successful completion: To complete this course and earn the certificate of completion, you will need to:
• Enroll in the OEC Hybrid course
• Attend all practical skills sessions and get skill signoffs using skill sheets provided. There is no substitute for the face-to-face practical experience.
• Prepare for class with assigned readings, online materials, and practice skills.
• Successful completion (>80%) on final online written exam.
• Successful completion of practical exam.
Course Materials
Textbook (required): Outdoor Emergency Care: A Patroller’s Guide to Medical Care, 6th Edition
• This book can be purchased through the NSP store on the NSP website at a discounted rate. Used or eBook options can also be found online or directly through the publisher.
• IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT use or purchase separately the Jones & Bartlett Learning: Navigate 2 Advantage Access card at the beginning of your textbook to access the course. You will access all course materials through the NSP Center for Learning, see below.
Online Materials and Access: To access the course content, take the online exam, and receive credit, students must enroll in the OEC Hybrid course.
• From the NSP Center for Learning course catalog, enroll in the Outdoor Emergency Care Hybrid course and pay the course fee. This course contains online modules, practice exams, and final online exam, which you will be given access to during the exam window.
• You will be prompted to enroll in the appropriate OEC Hybrid Skills Session from here. The Skills Session contains important information, additional resources, and discussion prompts from your instructors. Please refer to this course for further direct instruction.
• Both the OEC Hybrid and OEC Hybrid Skills Session can be found in your learning center at any time.
In-Class Preparation
Class Materials: Please bring note-taking materials and your textbook to each class.
Dress: Please wear comfortable attire appropriate to the environment. We will be indoors in most cases, the final may have outdoor scenarios.
Course Outline & Schedule:
Prior to class (skills session), please review the online modules and related textbook chapters. Plan to spend a couple of hours prior to class on each module and related materials.
Skills Session Date/Time
Module
Topic & Skills
Textbook Reference & Skill Sheets
Mon Aug 11
Candidate Meet & Greet
Sign Up w/NSP
Pay course fee/dues
N/A
Thur Aug 14
Patroller 101
Patrolling for Vail
Local Protocols & NSP
N/A
Mon 8/18
Module 1
Principles of Emergency Response
Introduction
Personal protective equipment
Chapter 1: Introduction to OEC
Chapter 3: Rescue Basics
• OEC Skill 3-1
Thur 8/21
Module 2
Principles of Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Chapter 6: Anatomy & Physiology
Mon 8/25
Module 3
Principles of Assessment & Management
Scene size-up
Primary assessment
History taking
Secondary assessment
Vital signs
Reassessment
Chapter 7: Assessment
• OEC Skill 7-1
• OEC Skill 7-2
• OEC Skill 7-3
• OEC Skill 7-4
• OEC Skill 7-5
• OEC Skill 7-6
Thur 8/28
Module 4
Airway Management & Respiratory Emergencies
Airway Management
Oxygen Administration
Respiratory Emergencies
Chapter 9: Airway Management
• OEC Skill 9-1
• OEC Skill 9-2
• OEC Skill 9-3
• OEC Skill 9-4
• OEC Skill 9-5
Chapter 13: Respiratory Emergencies
• OEC Skill 13-1
• OEC Skill 13-2
Mon 9/1
Labor Day – No Class
Thur 9/4
Skills & Practice Review #1
Prep for Sat
N/A
Sat 9/6
9:00 am –
4:00 pm
Module 7
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Splinting
▪ Upper extremity injuries
Lower extremity injuries
Chapter 20: Musculoskeletal Injuries
• OEC Skill 20-1
• OEC Skill 20-2
• OEC Skill 20-3
• OEC Skill 20-4
• OEC Skill 20-5
• OEC Skill 20-6
• OEC Skill 20-7
• OEC Skill 20-8
• OEC Skill 20-9
• OEC Skill 20-10
• OEC Skill 20-11
• OEC Skill 20-12
Mon 9/8
Module 5
Heart & Cardiovascular Emergencies
Shock Management
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Medication administration
Chapter 10: Shock
• OEC Skill 10-1
Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Emergencies
• OEC Skill 15-1
Chapter 14: Allergies & Anaphylaxis
• OEC Skill 14-1
Thur 9/11
Module 6
Principles of Trauma
Principles of Trauma
Soft Tissue Injuries
▪ Bleeding control
Burn management
Chapter 18: Principles of Trauma
Chapter 19: Soft Tissue Injuries & Burns
• OEC Skill 19-1
• OEC Skill 19-2
• OEC Skill 19-3
• OEC Skill 19-4
• OEC Skill 19-5
• OEC Skill 19-6
• OEC Skill 19-7
• OEC Skill 19-8
• OEC Skill 19-9
Mon 9/15
And
Thur 9/18
Module 8
CNS, Head & Neck Injuries
Moving & Lifting Patients
Spinal Motion Restriction
Soft tissue injuries of the Face, Eye & Neck
Chapter 5: Moving, Lifting, & Transporting Patients
• OEC Skill 5-1
• OEC Skill 5-2
• OEC Skill 5-3
• OEC Skill 5-4
• OEC Skill 5-5
• OEC Skill 5-6
• OEC Skill 5-7
• OEC Skill 5-8
• OEC Skill 5-9
• OEC Skill 5-10
• OEC Skill 5-11
• OEC Skill 5-12
Chapter 21: Spine, Brain, & Nervous System Injuries
• OEC Skill 21-1
• OEC Skill 21-2
• OEC Skill 21-3
• OEC Skill 21-4
• OEC Skill 21-5
• OEC Skill 21-6
Chapter 22: Face, Eye, & neck Injuries
• OEC Skill 22-1
Sat 9/20
Instructor Refresher
OEC Cycle C
N/A
Mon 9/22
Module 9
Thoracic & Abdominal Injuries
Assessment of the chest using LAP
Management of chest trauma
Management of abdominal trauma
Pelvic fractures
Chapter 23: Chest Trauma
Chapter 24: Abdominal & Pelvic Trauma
• OEC Skill 24-1
Thur 9/25
Module 10
Altered Mental Status
Assessment of altered mental status
Management of diabetic emergencies
Stroke assessment and management
Chapter 11: Altered Mental Status
Chapter 12: Substance Abuse & Poisoning
Mon 9/29
Skills Practice & Review #2
N/A
N/A
Thur 10/2
Module 11
Abdominal, Pelvic & Obstetric Emergencies
Assessment of the Abdomen
Management of acute abdomen
Management of Reproductive System or Obstetric Emergencies
Emergency Childbirth
Chapter 16: GI, GU, and Reproductive System Emergencies
Chapter 17: Childbirth, Obstetric Emergencies, and Sexual Assault
Mon 10/6
Module 12
Environmental Emergencies
Assessment and management
▪ Cold injuries and illness
▪ Heat injuries and illness
▪ Altitude injuries and illness
▪ Water injuries & illness
Practice Skills & Scenarios
Chapter 25: Cold-Related Injuries
Chapter 26: Heat-Related Injuries
Chapter 27: Plant & Animal Emergencies
Chapter 28: Altitude-Related Injuries
Chapter 29: Water-Related Emergencies
Thur 10/9
Module 13
Responding to Special Populations
Assessment & management of
Children
Elderly
Adaptive athletes
Chapter 30: Pediatric Emergencies
Chapter 31: Geriatric Emergencies
Chapter 32: Adaptive Athletes
Chapter 33: Behavioral Emergencies and Crisis Response
• OEC Skill 33-1
Mon 10/13
Module 14
Transitioning Care
Medical Systems
Triage
Practice Skills & Scenarios
Chapter 2: Emergency Medical Care Systems
Chapter 4: Incident Command & Triage
Chapter 8: Communications & Documentation
Chapter 34: Special Operations & Ambulance Operations
Thur 10/16
No Class
N/A
N/A
Sat 10/18
Snow Creek
7:30 am
Patrol OEC Refresher
OEC Cycle C
N/A
Mon 10/20
Thur 10/23
Mon 10/27
Thur 10/30
Skills Practice & Review #3, 4,5 & 6
N/A
N/A
Sat Nov 1
Snow Creek
8:00 am
Final Evaluation
Final Written Exam (online)
Final Practical Exam
Plan for the whole day could be there to 5:00 pm
Course Expectations
Online Portion:
You are expected to read each chapter in the OEC 6th Edition, review the online modules as well as any videos and supplemental handouts and presentations provided by your instructor, and practice your knowledge with the learning exercises and discussions. At the end of each module, you will take the practice exam.
Each instructor-led skills session may be taught by a different instructor. Some will lead a discussion on the discussion board for their specific session. You are expected to respond to each discussion board topic on within the skills session portion of the course. These exercises are meant to help you apply your knowledge; they should take less than 15 minutes to complete. Your discussion response is due prior to the corresponding face-to-face class.
Practical Skills Sessions:
You are required to attend every practical class. These classes are imperative to your success on the final exam and as an OEC Technician. These classes will contain a combination of skills demonstrations, skills practice, skills checks, and practice scenarios. Classes may also review important concepts related to the book and online module materials.
Final Exam:
The final exam is composed of a written exam and a practical exam. The written exam is 100 questions, and you must make 80% to pass this portion of the exam. The questions for this exam are taken from the same bank as those used in the online practice exams. Both exam components will be proctored by the instructor team. The written test will be taken online, either over a virtual meeting or in an in-person setting. You will need to have internet and computer access and will be given a code to access the test. The practical exam is divided between four skill checks and two scenarios. You must pass each of these six elements to pass the practical exam. Once you have passed OEC, you will receive a certificate of completion as well as an online OEC card and active patroller status. After that, you may be given additional on-hill instruction and training.
