Expedition Medicine

Expedition Medicine is the course for those who want to be able to practice their profession in extreme environments, such as expeditions. A fun and intensive course with a strong focus on practical skills, so that after completing the course you will feel more confident in dealing with medical conditions far from medical facilities.

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Course information

Price

13 250 SEK

Time

08.00-18.00

Location

Stockholm

2023-05-24 - 2023-05-24

The course is accredited through the Wilderness Medicine Society and can award credits towards a FAWM.

Jättebra kurs! Rekommenderar starkt att gå den även om man inte tänkt arbeta som expeditionsläkare då man får med sig mycket som är användbart både i ens kliniska arbete eller på semestern med vännerna!

Patricia

Kursdeltagare

Inspirerande kurs med bra föreläsningar om höghöjdsmedicin och det akuta omhändertagandet i vildmarken, därtill givande scenarioövningar med figuranter ute i skogen.

Madeleine

Kursdeltagare

Course information

The course consists of lectures, case discussions, group exercises and scenario exercises. In order to get the most out of the course, participants are expected to be familiar with the material sent out well in advance of the start of the course. Examination is by theoretical and practical test.

Passed course awards the

Certification in wilderness first aid (Akut Omhändertagande i Vildmark).
Re-certification in CPR
Diploma in Expedition Medicine
The possibility to ackredit up to 14.5 points towards a Fellow of Wilderness Medicine through Wilderness Medical Society.

Curriculum

From the syllabus

Expedition planning

Airway problems

Pain management

Bleeding control

Improvised litters and carriers

Hypothermia and frostbite

Altitude medicine

Group dynamics and leadership

Wilderness dentistry

Wound managment

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Do you want a course specifically aimed at your needs? We can arrange courses in different environments to better mimic the possible situations that can arise relevant to you. We can adjust the intensity of the course and the technical level. Contact us for more information!

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Whether you want an inspirational talk or an educational lecture, Adventure Medicine has you covered! Mountain medicine, wilderness first aid and adventure travel are some of our most popular topics.

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