Wilderness Advanced Life Support™
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Summary:
The Wilderness Advanced Life Support (WALS®) is Wilderness Medical Associates’ most advanced level course. Our 4.5 day (36 hr) course is open to certified or licensed advanced level medical practitioners involved in rescue, mass casualty, and remote outdoor environments or urban areas in crisis. This constantly-evolving course is highlighted by discussions of new and controversial ideas and the appropriate application of technologies; and we test some of these in the field. The learning environment is challenging, stimulating and fun. Category 1 CME credits for physicians and physician assistants, CEUs for paramedics and Contact Hours for nurses are available. This activity is also eligible for credits toward Fellowship in the Wilderness Medical Society’s Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
Start Date: 08/30/2010
End Date: 09/02/2010
Sponsor: MedicalOfficer.Net
City: Crested Butte
State: CO
Zip Code: 81224
Cost: $700/800/975 depending on level of licensure. 10% discount for three or more students paid by the same organization.
Registration, payment of fees, cancellation and refund policy: Enrollment is limited to 24. You may register online via the link below or by phone at 970-275-4999.
For cancellation more than 30 days before course start, your tuition will be refunded minus a $50 cancellation fee. There will be no refund for cancellation within 30 days of course start.
Prerequisites:
Participants must be ALS trained with current certification, i.e.: EMT-P and ALS trained EMT-I, Physician Assistant (PA), Registered Nurse (RN), or Physician (MD or DO). Others admitted on a case-by-case basis.
Accommodations: Many B&Bs and inns nearby. See course sites link at www.medofficer.net for links and information.
Food: Plenty of local restaurants and grocery stores.
Course Format and Arrival Time: 8:30
Parking: Free parking.
What to bring: Day pack, water bottle, warm clothes. June can be cool in Crested Butte. Rain and occasional snow is possible. The elevation of the classroom is 9300’ and the operational area is between 8900 and 10000’.
Emergency Phone and Mail: 970-275-4999
wildmed@medofficer.net
College Credit: Available through Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado.
Website: http://www.medofficer.net
Comments: Travel to nearby field sites will be required. Car pooling is usually easy. Field site is within easy biking distance.
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