Wilderness EMT Endorsement For: This comprehensive course is for EMT Basic or Advanced and Paramedics who are interested in acquiring wilderness medicine skills, seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Course Description: This course covers a wide variety of topics relevant to […]
High elevation is considered to be above 2,400 meters, or 8,000 feet. At this point, and moving upwards, individuals in high altitudes are susceptible to a myriad of physical ailments. In this module, you will learn the signs and symptoms, prevention strategies, treatment, and evacuation guidelines of acute mountain sickness, high altitude cerebral edema, and high altitude pulmonary edema.
Animal Bites & Stings CME For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Course Description: Different wildlife all over the world cause a myriad of problems, many of which require […]
Avalanche Medicine For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Course Description: The past several years have seen a dramatic increase in outdoor recreation in avalanche terrain. While avalanche safety […]
Evacuation Guidelines For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Course Description: The decision to keep or remove an injured patient from the wilderness could be a matter of life […]
Hypothermia and Cold Illness For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Course Description: Cold conditions are a common challenge faced in the wilderness. While many people assume subzero temperatures […]
Diarrhea in the Returned Traveler For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Course Description: While uncomfortable, diarrhea is one of the most common illnesses seen in international travelers. Some […]
Dive Medicine For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Course Description: Millions of people dive underwater each year, exposing themselves to the myriad of medical problems that can occur […]
Ebola Hemorrhagic Fevers For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Course Description: The viruses that cause Ebola Hemorrhagic Fevers are found primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, but are easily transmittable […]
Emerging Diseases: Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Course Description: Zika, Dengue, and Chikungunya are all prominent viruses, but health care providers have little […]
Fever in the Returned Traveler For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Course Description: Fevers are a common occurrence for a large variety of illnesses, which range from mild […]
Immunizations for Travel For: This online module is designed for medical professionals of all levels seeking continuing education credits, those seeking Wilderness Medical Society FAWM credit, or for anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Course Description: Global and wilderness travel expose individuals to a wide variety of illness, some of which have corresponding […]