Adventure Medic®
 Adventure Medic® is a basic
level course for an individual who leads a group on day trips, or for those
who will be away for one or two nights without being too far from communication
or the trail head. The course is based on Wilderness Medical Association
guidelines and looks at long-term implications for the care, stabilization and
evacuation of patients.
Course Length: 40 hours
Course Price: $425 + GST
recertification $250 + GST
Course Outline:
• Medical-legal issues
 • Communicable diseases
• Patient assessment
• Documentation
• Airway management
• Shock
• Wound
management
• Thermal burns
• Sprains and strains
• Fractures
•
Dislocations
• Head and facial trauma
• Spinal injuries
• Chest trauma
• Abdominal trauma
• Lightning
•
Heat injuries and dehydration
• Cold
injuries
• Bites and stings
• Poisons and toxins
 • Allergies and anaphylaxis
• Drowning / near drowning
• Water and food borne illness
• Changes in level of consciousness
• Respiratory distress
• Cardiology
• Abdominal pain
• Diabetes
•
Outdoor first aid kits
• Search and rescue principles
• Packaging and transportation
• Critical incident stress management
• CPR and AED skills (Level C)
• Back country CPR
guidelines
2008/2009
Dates:
May 9 & 10 ( 9am-5pm), 12 &14 ( 6pm-10pm), 16, 17 (9am-5pm)
Re-Certification: May 13(6pm-10pm), 16 & 17 (9am-5pm)
Jume 10-14 (days)
Re-Certification: June 12-14 (days)
Courses located at University of Calgary
Register direct at www.calgaryoutdoorcentre.ca
Adventure Medic courses are also available for any group of 10 or more people. If your organization, company or group of friends are looking to expand your first aid skills in an interesting and relevant manner, contact us today to schedule your customized course!
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