Ski patrol

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ski-patrol

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the core medical training?Outdoor Emergency Care (OEC) and often advanced pre-hospital care certifications (EMT, Paramedic)
2. What is the advanced rescue specializations?Avalanche search and rescue, chairlift evacuation, and helicopter rescue coordination
3. Why did ski patrols start?Ski patrols began because more people were getting hurt at ski resorts. People wanted organized help to keep everyone safe.
4. How do ski patrollers get trained?Ski patrollers learn special first aid, Outdoor Emergency Care, and sometimes EMT or paramedic skills. They practice avalanche search and rescue and how to move patients safely.

Backcountry Settings: Areas outside of marked and managed ski resort boundaries, often more remote and challenging.
Pre-hospital Care: Medical treatment given to patients before they reach a hospital.