Montagne Explore - Alpine First Aid Certificate (Alpine Patroller)

ME-FW001

Description

The new patroller training program is primarily aimed at those interested in working for an alpine rescue organization. A patroller promotes safety within the ski area through prevention and promotion of the skier's code. In addition, they are required to intervene in emergency situations, such as when a skier or snowboarder is injured.

Montagne Explore has developed a high-level training program, fully respecting the standards of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and ResearchThe training curriculum was designed to meet the needs of the environment. Montagne Explore's training stands out for the personalized teaching approach of its team of experienced instructors, the training materials, the balance between theoretical and practical content, and the role-playing exercises drawn from many years of experience in the field.

Duration

Format

Lecture presentation
Workshops and discussions
Cases and role-playing scenarios
Video capsules (testimonials and cases)

Durée

Training for new patrollers lasts 56 hours, spread over 6 days.

POST-TRAINING STEPS
Once you have obtained your Alpine First Aid certificate, you will be able to offer your services and apply all the knowledge you have acquired at one of Quebec's ski resorts of your choice*. During your first weeks or months, you will be supported by experienced patrollers who will guide you throughout your career. This period will allow you to assimilate your knowledge, discover your environment and work tools, and perfect your skiing or snowboarding skills.

Roles and responsibilities of the first aider
Laws, regulations and prevention component
Anatomy and physiology of the human body
Primary and secondary examination

Medical intervention
Traumatic intervention

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Means of communication
Practical exercises and realistic simulations

Evacuation of injured skiers
Writing accident reports
Practical exercises and realistic simulations

["Practical exercises and realistic simulations", "Theoretical Exam", "Practical Exam"]

Specifications

Certification granted

Alpine first aid certificate valid for 1 year

Prerequisites

Be over 16 years old
Be an intermediate to expert skier/snowboarder.

Recertification

A minimum 16-hour recertification is required annually to keep the competency card valid.

Participant to Instructor Ratio

Minimum 10. Maximum 20.

Equipment required by the participant

Your note-taking equipment (pencil, highlighter, etc.)
Clothing appropriate for theoretical and practical training

Documentation / Materials Provided

What is provided in the training for each participant:

- Training course plan
- Training binder
- Loan of a pocket mask for the duration of the training

Instructor(s)

Jean-marc Nantel
Dominic Groleau
Hugo Poirier
Toy-Mathieu Fortier
Sarah Nellis
Sebastien Desbois
Dominic Ducharme

Cancellation policy

Groupe Montagne Explore se réserve le droit de limiter le nombre d’inscriptions pour chacune des formations offertes. Si, en raison d’un nombre insuffisant de participants, Groupe Montagne Explore annule une activité de formation, les frais d'inscription seront remboursés intégralement. À moins d'indication contraire, le coût d'inscription comprend les frais reliés à la documentation remise au participant. Les taxes (TPS et TVQ) sont en sus.

Si le participant annule son inscription 15 jours et moins avant le début de la formation, les frais d'inscription seront remboursés intégralement. Un avis écrit doit être expédié par courriel à l'adresse suivante : formations@gmexplore.com

Si le participant annule son inscription dans les 14 jours avant le début de la formation, aucun remboursement ne sera possible.