The Student Said What?
I Can Canoe, Can You?
Wellness Checks
New Policies
Miscellaneous
100
What are the three levels of call-ins? Explain when to use each.
Green - An incident that does not require an immediate response or that can be self-evacuated. May need assistance w/in 24 hours. Yellow - Serious but non-life or limb threatening injury, illness, behavioral incident, or vehicle collision that requires an immediate and timely response. May need assistance w/in 12 hours. Red - Critical, time-sensitive situation that requires immediate response. 911 has already been called. Life or limb. Need immediate assistance.
100
What are the six items of required safety gear in every canoe?
E-mat, rain gear, gear bag, personal water, throw cushion, bailer, PFD
100
What is anaphylaxis and how is it treated?
Systemic allergic reaction Give Benadryl first, if possible. If not, use epinephrine then give Benadryl.
100
When should you be getting into lightning drill? When can you get out of lightning drill?
Flash to crash is 35 seconds (7 miles) Flash to crash is 45 seconds (9 miles)
100
What is the ratio of staff to students when swimming? What safety equipment must be present?
1:5 Throw rope, throw cushion, paddle
200
Name five items to take when following a runaway.
1. Backpack 2. Personal fast pack 3. Student fast pack 4. Water 5. Map & River Notes 6. Phone 7. ECG 8. Intro letter
200
What are the eight items that must be tied in?
First aid kit, backpack, stove, UBU, rain gear, throw ropes, bailers, med box/comm box
200
What is the first sentence of an IR? The last sentence?
At approximately _(time)_ on _(date)_, day __ of course F___, at the _(campsite/location)_ on the ___ quadrangle on the ___ River, _____(what happened)________. The entire incident lasted approximately ____.
200
When does a separation become an isolation? What is the procedure for isolations?
When a separation lasts for more than 8 hours. Contact the CD/on-call person, talk to the student regarding why they are isolated and make a written plan for how they can get off of isolation, give student boundaries Students should not be isolated for more than 24 hours without being assessed. No more than 48 hours total. Need to write an IR.
200
Name five prohibited consequences or sanctions.
Eating regular meals, having a snack, wearing proper clothing, sleep, shelter, attend school and/or participate in lessons, exercise, receive medical treatment, receive mental health or substance abuse services, send or receive mail, contact a JPO/attorney/clergy
300
What are the three levels of supervision for potentially suicidal students? Bonus: What are five times during course students are most likely to have suicidal ideation?
One-on-one supervision: Most restrictive, must be w/in five feet of staff at all times, 100% sight and sound at all times, can only be taken off by PD or mental health professional Constant: Continuous uninterrupted sight & sound, can only be taken off by PD or MH professional Close Observation: Visual checks every five minutes, can only be taken off by PD or MH professional All suicide thoughts, threats, ideations, and gestures must be called in. Bonus: Beginning & end of course, following failure, after loss of power struggle, pre-/during/post-solo, illness, physical stress, inclement weather, family correspondence, not allowed to quit
300
What is night paddle policy?
E-light in boat one, PFDs on, 1 canoe length apart, instructors in first and last boats, voices in canoes, boat checks every 15 minutes
300
During "wellness checks" one night, a students asks, "What is the point of OB?" Name the 3 outcomes of the Ed Framework.
Character development, Leadership, Service
300
What does COPING stand for? What is your team's plan for restraints?
Control Orient Patterns Investigate Negotiate Give
300
What is the appropriate number of drops of iodine to be used for 1 gallong of water above 45 degrees? Below 45 degrees?
20 and 40
400
A student wants to file a complaint about the lead instructor. What do you do per policy?
Have other instructors attempt to talk to the student. Give the student a grievance form. Need to notify CD who will then take steps to address w/in 48 hours.
400
When must PFDs be worn?
Leave or enter canoe for 15 minutes, environmental hazards, BWC, night paddle, H20 and air temperature are less than 100 degrees F, rain gear, Training, nonswimmers
400
Name 5 signs & symptoms of MRSA. What are some ways to prevent?
Redness, warmth, puss, swollen lymph nodes, fever, swelling, pain Keep clean, wash, rest, don't scratch
400
Name 10 reportable incidents to the CCC. How soon do these incidents need to be reported?
(See Appendix A in LOPPs) 2 hours
400
What is the difference between a tropical depression, a tropical disturbance, a tropical storm, and a hurricane? When is hurricane season?
Tropical depression - Cyclones that have max sustained winds at 33 kts or less. Located in tropics or subtropics. Intensify slowly. Tropical disturbance - Organized mass of tropical thunderstorms w/a slight cyclonic circulation. Winds less than 20 kts. Tropical storm - Organized cyclone in the tropics w/ wind speed between 35 and 64 kts. Hurricane - Tropical cyclone w/surface winds in excess of 64 kts (74 mph) in the Western Hemisphere. June 1st thru November 30th
500
A student reports abuse. What should you do?
1. Tell them you are a mandated reporter and that you are legally required to report any more information they give you. 2. Write down information student gives you but don't pry. 3. Call in to CD/on-call to report both documented and undocumented allegations of abuse.
500
What is Big Water Crossing policy?
PFDs on, no stopping, pick a point, pod formation w/instructors in outside boats
500
Explain how to fill out the med log.
(Demonstration required)
500
How do you treat jellyfish stings?
1. Do not rub or touch stung area. With gloved hands, use a pot scraper and salt water irrigation to remove any remaining tentacles. Do NOT use fresh water! 2. Once visible tentacles are removed, rinse area with vinegar. 3. Person can be given oral analgesics for any residual pain.
500
Name the three design principles of the Educational Framework.
Supportive Environment, Challenge and Adventure, Learning thru Experience
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