Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies

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Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies

This course is part of Wilderness First Aid Specialization

Instructors: Elaine Reno, MD

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4 modules

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5 hours to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

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Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this course, students will learn to identify and treat common traumatic injuries in the wilderness, and how to identify the difference between blunt and penetrating trauma. They will also be taught about common injuries of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and signs and symptoms of different types of head trauma along with how to identify when a condition would warrant immediate evacuation.

In this module, we will talk about medical emergencies associated with the chest and when to evacuate.

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5 videos4 readings2 assignments

5 videosTotal 13 minutes

When to Evacuate2 minutes
Chest Pain Part I2 minutes
Chest Pain Part II3 minutes
Shortness of Breath5 minutes
Epi Pen Demonstration2 minutes

4 readingsTotal 45 minutes

Possible Diagnosis of Non-traumatic Chest Pain20 minutes
Get help and meet other learners. Join your Community!5 minutes
Acute Respiratory Distress10 minutes
Shortness of Breath Case Study Exercise10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Module 1: The Chest - Graded Quiz30 minutes
The Chest Practice Quiz10 minutes

In this module, we will learn about neurologic medical emergencies, psychiatric medical conditions, and learn an acronym to help remember conditions that can cause altered mental status. You will also watch a case study interview on how to assess and treat hypoglycemia.

What's included

4 videos2 readings2 assignments

In this module, we will learn about medical emergencies associated with the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems.

What's included

4 videos1 reading2 assignments

4 videosTotal 25 minutes

Abdominal Emergencies5 minutes
Abdomen Full Scenario - In Production9 minutes
Gastroenteritis and Constipation5 minutes
Urologic and Reproductive Systems6 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Abdominal Emergencies Reading10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Module 3: Abdominal and Pelvis - Graded Quiz30 minutes
Abdominal and Pelvis Practice Quiz30 minutes

In this module, you will learn about medical conditions associated with the eyes, ears, and nose.

What's included

1 video3 readings2 assignments

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Elaine Reno, MD

University of Colorado System

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