Advanced Wilderness Medicine

3 units

This course will explore the physiology underlying diagnosis and treatment protocols for wilderness and remote first aid. In each section we will first review evidence-based, best practices and then discuss the underlying mechanisms and physiology. In addition to learning the theory of emergency medical care, we will gain experience practicing life saving techniques including: CPR, wound cleaning and care, splinting of fractures and dislocations, spinal stabilization, and treatment of heat stroke and hypothermia. Prerequisite: Completion of Introductory Biology and one additional biology course.