Course Outline

Wilderness Transition Course

DAY 1
Introduction
Wilderness vs. Urban Medicine
Wilderness Medical-Legal Issues
Patient Assessment in the Wilderness
CPR in the Wilderness
Shock
Spinal Assessment/Lifting and Moving/Packaging, Transport and Extended Care

DAY 2
Problem of the Day
Scenario
Head Injury Assessment and Management
Scenario
Chest Injuries
Scenario
Athletic Injuries
Wilderness Fracture Management
Practicals

EVENING SESSION: Wilderness Traction Splinting/Dislocations/Practicals

DAY 3
Problem of the Day
Scenario
Wilderness Wound Management
Wilderness Burn Management
Wilderness Infection Management
Hypothermia
Frostbite and Immersion Foot
Scenarios

DAY 4
Problem of the Day
Scenario
Heat and Hydration
Altitude Illness
Scenario
Search Workshop Intro to Search
Case Study in Rescue
Practical Skills Stations

EVENING SESSION: Extended Wilderness Rescue

DAY 5
Debrief Extended Rescue
Problem of the Day
Bites and Stings/Anaphylaxis
Poisoning
Barotrauma/Submersion Incidents Lightning
Medical Emergencies: Wilderness Management/Case Studies

DAY 6
Common Simple Wilderness Medical Problems
Gender-Specific Medicine
Wilderness Drug and First Aid Kits
Written Exam/Practical Exam