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Student Patrol offers an opportunity for young adults to become a member of National Ski Patrol. Whether you ski or ride this program offers training in high level first aid and ski and toboggan skills.
Requirements to join Wachusett Mountain Student Patrol
- You must be 15 years of age by November of year you enroll
- Commit to enrolling in an 8 week Outdoor Emergency Care Course
- Pass a ski or boarding test
- Committed to training every Sunday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Maintain good academic grades
- Pay yearly dues to the National Ski Patrol and purchase a red National Ski Patrol Jacket and pack
- All students are required to ski with an adult patroller when wearing the National Ski Patrol Jacket until they become an adult patroller
- All candidates must be willing to approach the general public in an "Excuse Me please" manner
Training Focus
Patrollers are taught to Assess, Alert, Treat and Transport injured patrons in a safe and efficient manner.
As a student patroller expect, the following:
- Student Patroller spends most of their time outdoors laying in the snow therefore wearing layers and water-resistant clothing is a must
- All students must participate in role playing with regards to acting in scenarios that create mock injuries
- Besides taking the 8-week OEC course, CPR certification is necessary
- Making ice packs, cutting cravats, controlling lift lines, picking up bamboo and litter are a few of the extracurricular activities expected of all student patrollers
Start a Student Patrol at your ski area
Within the EMARI region I offer my assistance to any adult patroller that’s interested in starting a Student Patrol program or promoting an existing one. It takes only one committed adult patroller to create a Student Patrol Program in order to "Pass the Torch".
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