Upon completion of this program, attendees will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of wilderness medicine for medical providers.
2. Discuss common wilderness medical problems, conditions, and
   situations.
3. Review the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary for proper
   management of wilderness medicine.
4. Practice important wilderness medical skills and techniques.
5. Engage in a competitive format for the evaluation of proficiency in
   wilderness medical skills and techniques.
6. Identify the importance of teamwork in the success of wilderness
   medicine and wilderness activities in general.
7. Recognize the importance of proper preparation, planning, and gear
   in the prevention of and management of wilderness medical situations.
8. Recognize the importance of physical fitness and its impact on the
   execution of health care provider duties, especially in a wilderness
   setting.
9. Review the potential influences and complications of uncontrolled
   environmental conditions and settings on the management of wilderness
   medical situations.
10. Develop bonds of collegiality between participants from
    different schools, hospitals, professionals, areas and backgrounds.
11. Obtain a familiarity with references and resources for
    self-education and further development of wilderness medical
    education.
12. Develop a deeper sense of respect for the environment and the
    need for proper management and conservation of wilderness areas.

Planning Committee

Janice Rice, DO
Hillary Irons, MD,PhD
David Ledrick, MD
Michael Caudell, MD
Michael Omori, MD
Julie Hemminger/MSCH CME
Kewal K. Mahajan, MD, CME
Medical Director/MSVMC/MSCH
Teresa Duden, CCMEP/MSVMC CME
Marise A Richardson-Tursich, RHIT, CPUR, CTR/MSCH CME
Deborah Schramko, CPMSM/MSVMC

If you have questions, please contact us.