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Library Resources

Most of ASPA's library resources are available on CD. Instructor Guides, Scenarios, Tests, Presentations and Handouts are all available to students and instructors. See an ASPA Examiner or Instructor to get access, or contact VP Education.

Each course is supported by a text. Many of these are available electronically, by contacting the Secretary or VP Education.

Advanced Emergency Care Manual

The principle first aid text is: Australian Ski Patrol Association Advanced Emergency Care Manual - 7th Edition, 2009.

NEW! The manual has been updated (Feb 2010) Click here to download (8MB). The Feb 2010 edition of this publication will also be available on CD at higher resolution.

You can download only the updated sections (Oct 2009 supplements) here:

Section 3.5 Approach to Casualty - Summary Flowchart (80k)

Section 5.6.4 Oxygen Sources (200k)

Section 10.3.7 Spine Board (230k)

Section 10.3.14 Folding Traction Devices (2MB)

Section 11.3 Control of Pain (200k)

Section 11.5 Entonox (122k)

For a summary of the changes made in Edition 7 (Feb 2009) and Edition 8 (Sept 2009, Feb 2010):

Summary of Changes to Ed7 and Ed8 (77kB)

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Other Resources

Some of the material below has been supplied by member patrols and as such will not be found in the same format in the ASPA Manual.

Sample Tests

Sample Scenarios

Training Materials

Sample Powerpoint Presentations

Sample Handouts

Asparations Magazine

Asparations is sent to all patrollers, Australia-wide, electronically. It provides useful tips and up-to-date information on the alpine safety scene in Australia. To subscribe click on this link