PMED 161 - Advanced Wilderness Medicine

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    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides the didactic material and related skills necessary to establish an advanced level of medical care in the wilderness setting. Topics include anatomy and physiology, improvised airway control, principles of musculoskeletal care, synthesis of wilderness medicine and urban care, and common simple wilderness medical problems. Additionally, basic wilderness survival for the wilderness responder, and selecting and caring for wilderness medical equipment and supplies are covered. This course emphasizes improvised care options and long-term care in remote field settings.