Wilderness Life Support for the Medical Professional
Fri, 06 Sept
|Kleinmond
The Wilderness Life Support for the Medical Professional course is designed to provide medical professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage medical emergencies in remote and wilderness settings.
Time & Location
06 Sept 2024, 08:00 – 08 Sept 2024, 17:00
Kleinmond, Kleinmond, 7195, South Africa
About the event
This programme is accredited with AdventureMed (USA) and registered for FAWM (WMS - USA) credits. This course is designed for persons who already have a medical qualification or who have obtained the Wilderness First Responder certification and wish to further their knowledge and skills, or as refresher.
The Wilderness Life Support for the Medical Professional course is designed to provide medical professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage medical emergencies in remote and wilderness settings. The curriculum of the WLS:MP course follows the most up-to-date guidelines and best practices set forth by the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS). The WLS:MP course covers a wide range of topics such as patient assessment, wound management, musculoskeletal injuries, environmental emergencies, and much more. Participants will also learn how to improvise medical equipment, communicate effectively, and make decisions in situations where resources are limited. Taking the WLS:MP course is important for anyone who…