BASIC PATROLLER Training

There are five basic requirements to qualify to enter the Basic Patroller Training Program: 

1.   Successfully complete an interview process.

2.   Successfully pass a skiing or boarding skills assessment.

3.   Possess a current CPR certification; 

4.   Possess a current Outdoor Emergency Care certification or an EMT-B, Wilderness First Responder or higher  certification/license.   You may begin candidate training if you are currently enrolled in an approved medical course.           

5.  Register with the National Ski Patrol

 The Basic Patroller Training Program consists of a series of disciplines on which you will be trained and evaluated. These include:

1.   Skiing/Boarding Proficiency 

2.   Toboggan-Handling Proficiency

3.   Incident Site Management

4.   Hill Safety 

5.   Medical & Rescue Skills 

6.  OEC certification

7.  Basic Patrol Test.