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 […]
Lightning 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: Although beautiful, lightning is the second leading cause of natural outdoor deaths. This natural phenomenon is unlike anything else […]
Malaria 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: Transmitted via mosquitos, malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease that afflicts millions of people worldwide. There is […]
Hand Injuries in the Wilderness 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: A variety of outdoor sports emphasize use of the upper extremities such as rock climbing, […]
Parasites in the Returning 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: Parasites are prevalent illness risks in the wilderness and while traveling. These organisms require a […]
Physics and Physiology of Depth 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 many divers have an understanding of the illnesses associated with the sport, the science […]
Reducing the Risk of Mosquito Exposure and Envenomation 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 mosquito is the most dangerous animal on the planet, with at […]
Submersion Injury 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: Drowning is one of the most common causes of backcountry illness, injury, and death. While the number of […]