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 […]
Tick Prevention and Tick-Borne 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: Tick prevalence is increasing throughout the United States, increasing the rate of tick-borne illness. These […]
Water Treatment 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: Water treatment is often taken for granted in front country settings. In the wilderness, however, […]
Prevention and Management of Lower Extremity Injuries 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 lower extremities such as […]
Heat 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: Hot climates cause a myriad of physiological changes. While humans are well adapted to these climates, if left […]
Patient Assessment 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: When a medical emergency occurs in the pre-hospital setting, responder use a framework for patient management. This assessment […]