Dodge Ridge NSP Patrol Newsletter
Welcome to the upcoming season, team! Thank you all for your dedication—your time is the most valuable gift you give to this patrol, and it shows in everything we do.
OEC Refresher Course is Live!
The online OEC Refresher is up, ready, and our local course is official. You can now register through NSP.
How to Register: Follow the step-by-step directions attached to this email to sign up.
Elective Requirements: Remember to select one module for each of the following units during your refresher setup, my recommendations are bolded:
Trauma Electives (Choose 1)
Module 19: Soft Tissue Injuries and Burns
Module 20: Musculoskeletal Injuries
Module 21: Spine, Brain, and Nervous System
Module 23: Chest Trauma
Module 24: Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma
Medical Emergencies Electives (Choose 1)
Module 6: Anatomy and Physiology
Module 12: Substance Abuse and Poisoning
Module 16: Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, and Reproductive System Emergencies
Module 17: Childbirth, Obstetric Emergencies, and Sexual Assault
Environmental Emergencies Electives (Choose 1)
Module 26: Heat-Related Emergencies
Module 27: Plants and Animals
Module 28: Altitude-Related Emergencies
Module 29: Water-Related Emergencies
Special Populations Electives (Choose 1)
Module 30: Pediatric
Module 31: Geriatric
Module 32: Adaptive Athletics
Operations Electives (Choose 1)
Module1: Intro to OEC
Module 2: Emergency Medical Care System
Module 5: Moving, Lifting, and Transporting (Part 2)
Module 8: Communications and Documentation
Module 34: Special Operations and Ambulance Operations
Leadership Updates
Welcome Dave Lavelle: Following approval at the summer board meeting, Dave Lavelle is officially our new First Assistant!
Thank You, Bruce: A huge thank you to Bruce for his immense service and leadership. He has stepped down to focus on well-deserved personal and professional priorities, including welcoming his second grandchild and continuing his role as National Legal Advisor. We deeply appreciate everything you’ve done for Dodge Ridge, Bruce!
Important Dates & Fall Schedule
September 12: OEC Summit (Sacramento)
Instructors only. Fulfills part of the 3-year cycle requirement alongside an instructor refresher.
October 3: Instructor Refresher
Open to current OEC instructors AND anyone interested in becoming an OEC instructor (counts toward your qualification process!).
October 17–18: Main Refresher Weekend
Saturday, Oct 17: Morning OEC Refresher & mandatory NSP CPR skills check, followed by afternoon on-hill stations.
Sunday, Oct 18: Remaining on-hill skills stations.
Support Our Candidates & Elevate Your Skills
OEC Candidates Need Hands: The candidate class is moving full steam ahead! Please consider reaching out to Dave to assist—extra hands for backboard practice and scenarios are always appreciated.
Level Up This Season: Have you thought about becoming an OEC Instructor, an OET Instructor, or earning your Senior Patroller certification? We are launching weekly training sessions for members pursuing Senior OEC or OET. Building individual skills makes us a stronger, safer patrol as a whole. Reach out if you want to join a training group!
Thank you again for all your hard work and commitment. Look out for the email attachments for refresher registration steps, and as always, feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions. See you all soon!
