Conferences

Wilderness Medical Associates to be a Exhibitor at the 2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference

In addition to four Wilderness Medical Associates’ instructors presenting at the conference, the company will staff a booth in the vendor hall.

Please stop by to say hello and find out what’s new at WMA.  Anne Rugg, the WMA General Manager,  is looking forward to talking with current or potentially new sponsors and WMA grads!

WMA Instructors Teaching at the Wilderness Risk Management Conference

Jon Tierney
PCIA Outdoor Climbing Instructor Course Provider Training

Deb Ajango
Using Case Studies as a Risk Management Teaching Methodology

Bill Frederick
Navigating Risk in International Locales

David Johnson
Medical Topics – New, Controversial and Old

More about the 2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference

• View a list of the WRMC workshops
• WRMC Website
• Follow WRMC on Twitter
• Follow Wilderness Medical Associates on Twitter
• Subscribe to WMA blog via email
• View the invitation letter from Chair

Using Case Studies as a Risk Management Teaching Methodology

Wilderness Medical Associates lead instructor Deb Ajango will be presenting a free workshop to Wilderness Risk Management Conference attendees. The workshop will inform audience members on how case studies can be utilized to improve risk management and safety.  Those attending will review a case study and then apply key concepts in risk management planning. The workshop will be held on October 14, 2009.

Click here to buy Lessons Learned II, written by Deb Ajango.

More About the 2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference

• View a list of the WRMC workshops
• WRMC Website
• Follow WRMC on Twitter
• Follow Wilderness Medical Associates on Twitter
• Subscribe to WMA blog via email
• View the invitation letter from Chair

About the National Conference on Wilderness Medicine:

Mountain Destinations will be hosting the 23^rd annual National Conference on Wilderness Medicine between July 29, 2009 and August 2, 2009 in Big Sky, MT. The objective of this conference is to teach both practical and theoretical skills to medical/outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. After completing this course, participants will have the knowledge to describe, assess, and  treat medical problems and emergencies that are frequently encountered in wilderness settings.

Wilderness Medical Associates’ Curriculum Director, Jeffrey Isaac PA-C, will be conducting a wilderness workshop at the conference on Technology in Wilderness Medicine and Rescue on July 31.

Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS)

There will be a Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS) course offered as an optional class between July 28, 2009 and July 31, 2009.  The Wilderness ALS course will be conducted by WMA instructors Jeff Isaac, Will Smith, and Fay Johnson.

Useful Resources on the National Conference on Wilderness Medicine:

• View the Big Sky Conference brochure
• Check out the Schedule-at-a-Glance
• Follow WMA on Twitter or check out our Facebook page
• Read more about the Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS) course.

Click Here Register Online for the National Conference on Wilderness Medicine.