Mass Casualty Avalanche Scenario

May 2, 2023

Scenario based learning: in-bounds avalanche with unknown number of burials. Review of ICS structure and implementation within local operation and resources available with ski patrol, Summit County and neighboring ski areas. Scenario focus on: avalanche response and resuscitation protocols, task loyalty, patient triage, patient care, life-saving interventions, termination of resuscitation in the field, and patient transportation. Secondary focus on communication and command structure. Debrief followed immediately after with real suggestions on improving our operations. 

This scenario was completed twice with different staff members. 

 

Target Audience

Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol

Learning Objectives

Review of avalanche response & ICS structure and implementation within local operation.

Focus on communication, command structure, task loyalty, patient triage, patient care

Life-saving interventions according to MARCH, and patient transportation.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Operations
    • 0.50 NCCP-Operations: Crew Resource Management
    • 0.50 NCCP-Operations: Field Triage - Disasters/MCIs
  • 0.50 State, Local, and Individual
  • 0.50 Trauma
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Hemorrhage Control
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Triage
Course opens: 
05/02/2023
Course expires: 
05/02/2023
Event starts: 
05/02/2023 - 11:00
Event ends: 
05/02/2023 - 12:30
Cost:
$0.00
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Dillon, CO 80435
United States
+1 (970) 513-5715

East Wall at 12,500ft

Emily Marotta, Matt Norfleet, Lukas Johnson

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG).

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Operations
    • 0.50 NCCP-Operations: Crew Resource Management
    • 0.50 NCCP-Operations: Field Triage - Disasters/MCIs
  • 0.50 State, Local, and Individual
  • 0.50 Trauma
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Hemorrhage Control
    • 0.25 NCCP-Trauma: Triage

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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