Program Overview
Outdoor and wilderness recreation have grown tremendously popular over the past two decades. Physicians and other health care providers should have an increased awareness of medical problems that are unique to the wilderness environment.

The goal of this conference is to teach both practical and theoretical skills to health professionals, search and rescue personnel, and interested lay people. At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to identify, diagnose and treat medical emergencies and problems commonly encountered in wilderness environments.


Dates: August 8 - 12, 2007

Location: Whistler, Canada

Fee:
Physician - $595.00
Nurse & PA - $395.00
Paramedic, EMT, Resident - $395.00

Accreditation

Physician Credit: Wilderness Medicine has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies for the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education through joint sponsorship of ACEP and CAL/ACEP and Wilderness Medicine.

*The American College of Emergency Physicians(ACPE) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

*The American College of Emergency Physicians (AECP) designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ .

Nurse Credit: Under the new BRN guidelines, this course is also accredited for 23 hours of nursing credit.

EMT'S: National registered EMT'S and EMT-Paramedics will receive 23 hours of continuing education credit toward Section II requirements.

Workshops

Wilderness Wound Management:
Learn stateof-the-art techniques for laceration closures and wound care in the backcountry.

Backcountry Water Purification:
Learn how to effectively purify and disinfect surface water.

Hazards in the Surf Zone:
Drowning, near drowning, jelly fish stings, shark attacks, sunburn and other injuries and ailments sustained while surfing, boogie boarding, kayaking, windsurfing, and swimming in the ocean.

Fracture & Dislocation Management:
Learn how to recognize, reduce and splint fractures and dislocations in the backcountry.

Improvised Splinting & Litter Evacuation:
Participants will practice utilizing improvised and specialized rescue equipment to splint, stabilize and transport trauma victims.

Eyewear & Care: Wilderness Ophthalmology:
This presentation discusses eye protection and several commonly encountered eye disorders with a diagnostic and therapeutic approach suitable for the wilderness environment.

Taking Children Safely Into the Wilderness:
Learn how to maximize enjoyment, appreciation, and safety on family wilderness trips.

Whitewater Medicine & Rescue:
Using real-time video and demonstration, this course teaches the unique and dynamic hazards associated with rivers and whitewater paddling. Safety equipment, accident prevention, common injuries and swift water rescue are reviewed.

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About Wilderness Medicine
Wilderness Medicine id the leader in Wilderness Medicine CME for Physicians and Nurses since 1982. They support many local and national organizations focusing on wilderness and environmental protection and stewardship.

This article is reposted with thanks to Wilderness Medicine.