Certified

The Certified Program enables patrollers to build upon experiences gained while patrolling and through other NSP programs.  This program requires independent training and advance research in order complete the modules and receive certification.

The certified candidate should possess extensive knowledge of patrol and area operations, as well as physical dexterity and skills in leadership, instruction, problem management, and decision-making. More importantly, the individual must have an aptitude for team building and experience in planning programs to facilitate the success of the program and area operations.

The program consists of nine ski patrol disciplines:

1. Skiing, Snowboarding and Telemarking
   • Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA)
   • American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI)
   • American Heart Association
     
2. Medical
   • 5th Edition Outdoor Emergency Care
   • Emergency Medical Technician Text
   • American Red Cross (ARC)
   • American Heart Association
     
3. Sled Handling
   • Association of Professional Patrollers-Criteria Coordinator-Patrollers Training Manual (Local Protocol)
   • APP 2011-Study Guide
     
4. Risk Management
   • National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Accident Investigation Manuel
   • (NSAA) "Your Responsibility Code"
   • www.terrainparksafety.org
   • Federal, State and Local Laws and Ordinances
      
5. Hill Safety
   • American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B77.1
   • Lift Manufacturers Operational Manuals
   • (NSAA) Lift Evacuation Manual
   • (NSAA) Freestyle Terrain Notebook
   • Smart Style, Get Smart and hyperlink"http://
   • www.terrainparksafety.org
   • Local Ski Area Protocol
   • APP-Study Guide (2011)
      
6. Rope Rescue
   • Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills-Graydon
   • National Ski Areas Association and National Ski Patrol: The Lift Evacuation Manual
   • www.osha.gov
   • Local Ski Area Protocol
   • APP-2011 Study Guide
     
7. Avalanche Rescue
   • Avalanche Handbook: McClung and Schaerer
   • Transceiver Manufacturers' Instruction Manuals and Websites (Examples Below)
     Ortovox          BCA
     Barryvox        SOS
     Pieps             ARVA
   • American Avalanche Association
   • Local Ski Area Protocol and Avalanche Rescue Plan
      
8. Avalanche Science
   • Avalanche Handbook
   • http://www.americanavalancheassociation.org/
   • http://www.avalanche.org/~research/guidelines/
   • Level One and Two NSP Avalanche Courses
   • Local Ski Area Protocol
   • APP Study Guide-2011
      
9. Explosives
   •  The Avalanche Handbook
   • International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) "Blasters Handbook"
   • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
   • Explosive General Industry Safety Orders
   • Explosives Manufacturers' Web Sites
   • State Explosives Regulations
   • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATF&E)
   • Federal Explosives Laws and Regulations
   • Association of Professional Patrollers-Study Guide 2011

Southern California-CERTIFIED CONTACTS

Regional Certified Advisor                     E-Mail
  Mark Giebel                               markrun@aol.com

MOUNTAIN-CERTIFIED ADVISOR

Snow Summit - Richard Roth    spinefxr@aol.com

Bear Mountain - Tom Rejzek  tomrejzek@gmail.com

Snow Valley - Lisa Larres  lisalarres@aol.com

Mt. Baldy - Keith Church  keithchurch@hotmail.com

Mt. Waterman - James Pruett  t8erchip@sbcglobal.net

Lee Canyon - Las Vegas - Amdrei Menchikov  amenchikov@gmail.com

Website :  Association of Professional Patrollers (APP)    www.patrollers.org

NSP Southern California Website Coordinator 
  Natalie Mirzaian  natalie_socalnsp@yahoo.com

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED 2011-2012 Ski Patrol Season
IMPORTANT DATES AND LOCATIONS

October 1, 2011-Certified Planning Meeting for Candidates and Certified Patrollers.

Training Dates

Jan. 7-8     -     Snow Summit
Jan. 14      -     Snow Summit
Feb. 25-26 -    Snow Summit
Mar. 10-11 -    Snow Summit
April 14-15 -   Snow Summit

Mid-Winter Clinic  -  (Southern California)
Mar. 23    -  Training  -  Snow Valley
Mar. 24    -  Testing   -  Snow Summit
Mar. 25    -  Testing   -  Bear Mountain

Spring Clinic   (April 25-29)
  Location TBD