Wilderness Medicine Workshop
Customizable training on wilderness medicine topics
One-day non-certified class on wilderness medicine topics, customized to group needs and interests
Course Overview
Wilderness Medicine Workshop
Course # 251209
Dates
January 20 –
January 20
Location
Oranjestadt, Aruba
Registration deadline
January 20
Cost
USD 3
includes keepsake iguana
Language
English
Course Description
Course topics can be customized depending on client needs. For example, a group may choose to focus on environmental emergencies for their local context (tropical, marine, alpine, etc.).
Course topics may include:
- Patient Assessment System
- Circulatory System
- Respiratory System
- Nervous System
- Musculoskeletal Injuries and Extremities Splinting
- Environmental Medicine: Thermoregulation, Submersion Injury, Lightning/Electrical Injury
- Medical-Legal
- Wounds & Burns
- Allergies & Anaphylaxis
- Medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, seizure disorder)
- Toxins, Bites and Stings (venomous snakes, scorpions, spiders, marine envenomations, etc.)
- Backcountry Medicine
Evaluation
Participants who attend the entire Wilderness Medicine Workshop receive a card verifying their attendance.
The Wilderness Medicine Workshop does not have a formal evaluation component, and no certificate recognizing assessment of skills or knowledge is provided.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years old to attend the Wilderness Medicine Workshop. Those under 18 years of age require the written consent of a guardian or parent.
Materials Provided
Participants may receive a copy of the textbook Wilderness and Rescue Medicine.
Equipment
Course hosts may be asked to supply some basic course materials. These may include CPR mannequins, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, rope or webbing, poles or other rigid devices, and tarps for use in splinting and patient packaging drills. Viristar will provide a specific equipment list, can assist in procuring certain course supplies.
Customization
The Wilderness Medicine Workshop (also known as Wilderness Medical Workshop) is fully customizable to meet client and participant needs. A wide variety of topics in basic first aid, environmental medicine and emergency care can be provided. Please speak with a Viristar representative about your specific curriculum interests.
Syllabus
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Day 1
Welcome, registration, introduction
Patient Assessment System
Circulatory System
Respiratory System
Nervous System
Musculoskeletal Injuries & Extremities Splinting
Environmental Medicine: Thermoregulation, Submersion Injury, Lightning/Electrical Injury
Medical-Legal
Wounds & Burns
Backcountry Medicine
Conclusion
Instructor
HK Gilbert
HK Gilbert (they/them) is a consultant for Viristar, and has worked in outdoor youth development for 12+ years, facilitating field trips, instructing classes, and directing summer camps. HK’s interest in the outdoors started when they were a camper themselves at Sea Camp in the Florida Keys, where they became SCUBA certified. HK has since received a degree in Environmental Studies, and taught at nature centers, science museums, and summer camps around the USA. Most recently, HK directed summer camps for the Girl Scouts and Camp Fire, managing 45-65 staff, 100-300 campers a week, and many high-risk activities such as high ropes, rock climbing, wilderness trips, lake aquatics, and target sports.
HK loves teaching others, and their favorite part of working in the outdoor industry is training staff. They are passionate about advancing safety by improving equity and inclusion. HK calls Durham, North Carolina, USA home.
Other Course Dates
Wilderness Medicine Workshop
Course Description
Course topics can be customized depending on client needs. For example, a group may choose to focus on environmental emergencies for their local context (tropical, marine, alpine, etc.).
Course topics may include:
- Patient Assessment System
- Circulatory System
- Respiratory System
- Nervous System
- Musculoskeletal Injuries and Extremities Splinting
- Environmental Medicine: Thermoregulation, Submersion Injury, Lightning/Electrical Injury
- Medical-Legal
- Wounds & Burns
- Allergies & Anaphylaxis
- Medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, seizure disorder)
- Toxins, Bites and Stings (venomous snakes, scorpions, spiders, marine envenomations, etc.)
- Backcountry Medicine
Evaluation
Participants who attend the entire Wilderness Medicine Workshop receive a card verifying their attendance.
The Wilderness Medicine Workshop does not have a formal evaluation component, and no certificate recognizing assessment of skills or knowledge is provided.
Prerequisites
Participants must be at least 16 years old to attend the Wilderness Medicine Workshop. Those under 18 years of age require the written consent of a guardian or parent.
Materials Provided
Participants may receive a copy of the textbook Wilderness and Rescue Medicine.
Equipment
Course hosts may be asked to supply some basic course materials. These may include CPR mannequins, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, rope or webbing, poles or other rigid devices, and tarps for use in splinting and patient packaging drills. Viristar will provide a specific equipment list, can assist in procuring certain course supplies.
Customization
The Wilderness Medicine Workshop (also known as Wilderness Medical Workshop) is fully customizable to meet client and participant needs. A wide variety of topics in basic first aid, environmental medicine and emergency care can be provided. Please speak with a Viristar representative about your specific curriculum interests.
Syllabus
DOWNLOAD FULL SYLLABUSTopics
Day 1
Welcome, registration, introduction
Patient Assessment System
Circulatory System
Respiratory System
Nervous System
Musculoskeletal Injuries & Extremities Splinting
Environmental Medicine: Thermoregulation, Submersion Injury, Lightning/Electrical Injury
Medical-Legal
Wounds & Burns
Backcountry Medicine
Conclusion
Instructor
HK Gilbert
HK Gilbert (they/them) is a consultant for Viristar, and has worked in outdoor youth development for 12+ years, facilitating field trips, instructing classes, and directing summer camps. HK’s interest in the outdoors started when they were a camper themselves at Sea Camp in the Florida Keys, where they became SCUBA certified. HK has since received a degree in Environmental Studies, and taught at nature centers, science museums, and summer camps around the USA. Most recently, HK directed summer camps for the Girl Scouts and Camp Fire, managing 45-65 staff, 100-300 campers a week, and many high-risk activities such as high ropes, rock climbing, wilderness trips, lake aquatics, and target sports.
HK loves teaching others, and their favorite part of working in the outdoor industry is training staff. They are passionate about advancing safety by improving equity and inclusion. HK calls Durham, North Carolina, USA home.
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