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This full-day session is the first part of our Adventure Rx training series, designed for healthcare professionals, SAR team members, and outdoor leaders looking to build real-world medical skills in remote environments. Join us for a hands-on day of immersive wilderness medicine in Bellingham.
Morning sessions feature case-based lectures by EMS and wilderness medicine faculty. The afternoon is spent outdoors rotating through scenario-based skill stations, designed to reflect the terrain and challenges of the area.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements of the Washington State Medical Association through the joint providership of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center and Backcountry Medical Guides. PeaceHealth St. Joseph is accredited by the WSMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. (1 hour = 1 credit)
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Patient assessment: Out of bounds and out of context
Bleeding control & fracture management: Limited equipment and improvised solutions
Spinal Motion Restriction: Who, when, why?
Evacuation decision-making & communications
Risk Management and Pre Trip Planning
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Physicians, PA’s, Nurses, EMTs, Paramedics
SAR team members, guides, park rangers
Outdoor educators and skilled recreationalists
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8 hours Category 1 CME or EMS Continuing Education
Scenario facilitation by experienced medics & guides
