2026 OEC Public Refresher – Whistler
October 24th – 25th, 2026 (Whistler)
Complete your 2026 Outdoor Emergency Care Refresher training with Canadian Outdoor Medical Consulting.
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These public OEC refresher courses combine required online preparation with two days of in-person, scenario-based training. The course is designed for current OEC technicians who need to complete the 2026 Cycle A refresher and renew their practical emergency care skills before the winter season.
Course fee: $275 per participant
Training includes:
- 2026 OEC Refresher
- Two days of in-person practical training
- CPR Basic Life Support certification through the Lifesaving Society
- Patient assessment practice
- Medical and trauma scenarios
- Hands-on emergency care skills
- Team communication and decision-making exercises
Course Format
This is a hybrid course with online and in-person components.
Before attending, participants must:
- Sign in to their National Ski Patrol account.
- Register for the online portion of the OEC refresher.
- Complete all required NSP online pre-reading and course material.
- Attend both days of in-person training.
The face-to-face portion focuses on practical skills, case reviews and realistic emergency scenarios.
2026 OEC Refresher Topics
The 2026 refresher curriculum includes:
Rescue Basics
- Foundational rescue principles
- Scene safety
- Responder responsibilities
- Team coordination
Anatomy and Physiology
- Cardiovascular system
- Respiratory system
- Integumentary system
Patient Assessment
- Full patient assessment framework
- Primary and secondary assessment
- Pediatric patient assessment
- Ongoing reassessment and documentation
Critical Interventions
- Airway management
- Oxygen administration
- Recognition and treatment of shock
Medical Emergencies
- Altered mental status
- Respiratory emergencies
- Cardiovascular emergencies
Trauma and Environmental Emergencies
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Burns
- Frostbite
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Orthopedic trauma
- Pediatric spinal alignment from a standing position
Special Populations
- Assessment and treatment considerations for pediatric and other special patient populations
Case Reviews and Scenario Practice
- Applied patient care scenarios
- Decision-making under pressure
- Communication between responders
- Team-based emergency response
The full course content follows the 2026 OEC Cycle A refresher requirements.
CPR BLS Certification Included
CPR Basic Life Support training is included in the course fee and is delivered in partnership with the Lifesaving Society.
Participants will review and practice current CPR and resuscitation skills relevant to professional responders and ski patrol personnel.
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for:
- Current Outdoor Emergency Care technicians
- National Ski Patrol members
- Ski patrollers preparing for the winter season
- Returning OEC technicians
- Mountain safety and outdoor emergency response personnel with current OEC certification
Previous OEC certification is required.
Course Price
The course fee is: $275 per student
Registration and Payment
Complete the online registration form and select your preferred 2026 course date.
Once your registration has been received, the COMC team will send you an invoice through QuickBooks.
Payment options include:
- E-transfer to finance@canadianoutdoormed.com
- Credit card through the secure payment link included on your invoice
E-transfer is preferred.
When sending an e-transfer, please include:
- Your full name
- The date of the OEC refresher course you are attending
Your registration is confirmed once payment has been received.
Register early to secure your spot.