psychological first aid

Case Study: An Anxious Rappel
July 31, 2020
A trip participant has trouble on a rappel. When they are safely on the ground, you begin your patient assessment. Test your wilderness medicine skills with this case study.
A First Responder Changes the Conversation about Mental Health
May 25, 2017
NOLS Wilderness Medicine instructor discusses the mental challenges of emergency medicine and raises awareness of PTSD for first responders.
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The 5 Components of Psychological First Aid
May 22, 2017
Wilderness First Responders need to know how to treat physical wounds. But it's also important to keep a patient's mental health in mind.
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Case Study: Anxiety or Cardiac Episode?
July 10, 2015
Practice your skills with this case study about a patient who may be experiencing a cardiac episode.

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