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Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies

A.W. Lukens, Todd Miner, Angela Wright, MD, and Elaine Reno, MD

In this course, students will learn about common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs, how to treat these conditions, and when a condition would require evacuation. Students will also learn prevention measures to reduce the chance of developing diseases in the wilderness setting.

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Syllabus

Basic Trauma

In this module, we will talk about different types of trauma, how to treat them, and how to identify and treat shock.

Chest, Abdomen, Head, and Extremity Trauma

In this module, we will talk about specific types of trauma to the chest, abdomen, head, and extremities and how to treat them.

Splinting

In this module, we will demonstrate various types of splints that can be used to treat injuries and have you practice building these splints yourself.

Wounds and Burns

In this module, we will talk about different types of wounds, burns, and blisters, demonstrate how to treat them, and have you practice these treatment methods.

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Teaches how to treat common medical conditions in wilderness settings, which is essential for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals

Taught by medical professionals, which ensures the accuracy and relevance of the course material

Covers a range of topics, from basic trauma to wound and burn treatment, providing comprehensive knowledge for wilderness medical care

Includes a module on splinting, a crucial skill for stabilizing injuries in wilderness settings

Offers hands-on practice in splint building, ensuring learners gain practical experience

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Learners who complete Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are medical professionals who provide emergency care to patients in pre-hospital settings. This course may be useful for EMTs because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for EMTs who work in remote areas.

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Paramedic

Paramedics are medical professionals who provide emergency care to patients in pre-hospital settings. This course may be useful for paramedics because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for paramedics who work in remote areas.

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Firefighter

Firefighters are responsible for preventing and fighting fires, as well as providing emergency medical services. This course may be useful for firefighters because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for firefighters who work in remote areas.

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Police Officer

Police Officers are responsible for enforcing the law and protecting the public. This course may be useful for police officers because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for police officers who work in remote areas.

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Conservation Officer

Conservation Officers are responsible for enforcing conservation laws and protecting wildlife. This course may be useful for conservation officers because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for conservation officers who work in remote areas.

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Search and Rescue Technician

Search and Rescue Technicians are responsible for searching for and rescuing people who are lost or injured in remote areas. This course may be useful for search and rescue technicians because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for search and rescue technicians who work in remote areas.

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Critical Care Paramedic

Critical Care Paramedics provide advanced medical care to critically ill or injured patients. This course may be useful for critical care paramedics because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for critical care paramedics who work in remote areas.

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Emergency Room Physician

Emergency Room Physicians provide care to patients in emergency departments. This course may be useful for emergency room physicians because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for emergency room physicians who work in remote areas.

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Wilderness Guide

Wilderness Guides lead groups of people on wilderness expeditions. This course may be useful for wilderness guides because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for wilderness guides who work in remote areas.

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Flight Paramedic

Flight Paramedics provide emergency medical care to patients who are transported by air. This course may be useful for flight paramedics because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for flight paramedics who work in remote areas.

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Outdoor Recreation Leader

Outdoor Recreation Leaders lead groups of people on outdoor recreation activities. This course may be useful for outdoor recreation leaders because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for outdoor recreation leaders who work in remote areas.

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Ski Patroller

Ski Patrollers are responsible for providing medical care and safety to skiers and snowboarders. This course may be useful for ski patrollers because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for ski patrollers who work in remote areas.

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Physician Assistant

Physician Assistants (PAs) are medical professionals who provide care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. This course may be useful for PAs who work in emergency departments or other settings where they may encounter patients with traumatic injuries. The course provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs.

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Trauma Nurse

Trauma Nurses provide care to patients who have suffered traumatic injuries. This course may be useful for trauma nurses because it provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs. The course also covers the prevention of diseases in the wilderness setting, which is important for trauma nurses who work in remote areas.

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Registered Nurse

Registered Nurses (RNs) provide care to patients in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. This course may be useful for RNs who work in emergency departments or other settings where they may encounter patients with traumatic injuries. The course provides training in the treatment of common medical conditions that involve the heart, lungs, brain, abdominal and genital organs.

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Reading list

We've selected 13 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies.

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