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