Program Overview:
We have transferred our CORE Wilderness curriculum into a convenient and captivating online course that can be accessed 24/7. Cover the basics of Wilderness Medicine through a mix of case studies, instructional videos, and additional resources.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
One year of access to the curriculum we use for our CORE and Sport-Specific Courses (Wilderness, Mountain Bike, Trail Running, Ski/Snowboard)
Any documents referenced in the course, including Quick Guide/ SOAP notes
Access to quarterly reviews and updates, including addition of documents and video content
CURRICULUM:
CPR
Assessment, Compressions, Airway, Breathing, AED's, Child/Infant CPR, and Choking. We apply these principles to common wilderness situations: Hypothermia, Avalanche, Drowning, and Lightning.
Patient Assessment
The patient assessment system is a vital concept for all prehospital emergencies and is universal- be it climbing, biking, running, or just out for a walk.
Trauma
Go in depth into different kinds of traumatic injuries and how to treat them. From a minor scrape to a complicated fracture; cover how to clean, bandage, and keep it protected.
Medical Problems
Some of the hardest things to treat can be the ones you cannot see, but if you know some of the signs and symptoms you can still make a big difference in a treatment plan. Heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, seizures, ect…
Environmental
The beautiful places in the wilderness are what makes our time in nature fulfilling, but are also unpredictable. Learn how to prevent and treat different environmental emergencies such as hypothermia or getting struck by lightning.
CERTIFICATIONS:
You will receive a Certificate of Completion for “Wilderness Medicine Online” after successful completion of the course. The content in our online program is a component of our Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder Refresher, and Wilderness First Responder trainings. Upon completion of the online course you will receive a credit toward an in-person course if you wish to complete your certification. See our in-person Wilderness Medicine classes to register.