Wilderness Advanced Life Support Course Description Crested Butte Outdoors and Wilderness Medical Associates Thirty-six hours of Category I CME credit is available for physicians and physician assistants, and 7.4 Continuing Education Unit s have been established for nurses and paramedics. 5 Days Wilderness Advanced Life Support is an intensive five day course designed for physicians, PA s, RN s, and paramedics who s professional responsibilities may require the use or supervision of advanced techniques in the backcountry setting. We focus on the procedures and technologies that are the most appropriate for extreme environments and the extended-care context.
Significant time is also devoted to the core concepts of wilderness medicine and backcountry rescue.
For the experienced practitioner, this course will serve as a well-rounded exposure to challenges of providing advanced care in a difficult environment. It is especially valuable for medical advisors and medical team leaders serving with SAR teams, wilderness outfitters, and outdoor education organizations. Participants should expect to spend a significant amount of time outdoors and be prepared to deal with mountain weather and terrain. It will most likely be dry and beautiful, but it can also snow and rain. While you can be sure that Wilderness Advanced Life Support will be intense and interesting, it will not be dangerous or overly strenuous.