Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards

Which organization publishes the National Ski Patrol's OEC curriculum and sets the national standard for OEC practice?

Answer: National Ski Patrol (NSP)

The National Ski Patrol (NSP) owns and publishes the OEC curriculum, establishing national standards for Outdoor Emergency Care practice.

An OEC Technician's scope of practice is primarily determined by:

Answer: State EMS statutes and the patrol's medical director

Scope of practice for OEC Technicians is defined by state EMS law and authorized through a physician medical director who provides protocols.

When a new OEC Technician receives an OEC card, it is valid for how long before recertification is required?

Answer: 3 years

OEC certification is valid for 3 years, after which the technician must complete recertification to maintain active status.

During a mass casualty incident at a ski resort, which principle should guide how an OEC Technician allocates limited resources?

Answer: Triage to maximize the number of patients who can benefit from available resources

Triage in a mass casualty incident prioritizes using limited resources where they will do the most good — maximizing survivable outcomes overall.

A fellow OEC Technician is observed performing a skill that appears to exceed the patrol's authorized protocols. The best immediate action is to:

Answer: Intervene immediately if patient safety is at risk and report to the patrol director

Patient safety takes priority; intervene if harm is imminent, then report the incident through proper patrol channels.

Which of the following best describes 'standard of care' as it applies to OEC Technicians?

Answer: The level of care a reasonably trained OEC Technician would provide in similar circumstances

Standard of care is defined as what a reasonably trained OEC Technician with similar experience would do under the same conditions.

Medical oversight for an OEC patrol program is provided by:

Answer: A physician medical director who authorizes protocols for the patrol

A physician medical director provides the offline and online medical oversight that legally authorizes OEC Technicians to function within their protocols.