Surviving the Wild: Essential Wilderness Medicine Skills for Extreme Environments
Friday, May 16, 2025
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
CE: 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
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This dynamic presentation is crafted for PAs who thrive in adventurous, high-stakes environments. Whether you’re engaged in recreational activities, serving in the military, working in emergency medicine, specializing in disaster response, or seeking to expand your skills beyond the clinic, this session is for you. Explore essential wilderness medicine skills crucial for excelling in expedition, recreational, combat, and disaster scenarios. We will dive into the unique challenges and critical importance of wilderness medicine for PAs, equipping you with practical knowledge and techniques to handle medical emergencies in extreme environments. Real-life case studies will illustrate these concepts, providing practical lessons and inspiration for your own practice. Don’t miss this engaging and informative session designed to elevate your expertise and readiness for any challenge you may encounter.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
Explore key principles and scope of wilderness medicine in various settings, including expedition, recreation, combat, and disaster scenarios
Identify and manage common medical emergencies encountered in wilderness environments, utilizing appropriate field treatment techniques
Develop skills in planning and executing medical evacuations in remote and resource-limited settings
