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, … Read more »
Category: Conferences
WRMC 2009: Navigating Risk in International Locales
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, Conferences, General, Instructors, Risk Management.
2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference Bill Frederick, WMA lead instructor and Safety Director for School for Field Studies, will be conducting a presentation on navigating risk in international locales. Bill will review the hazard landscape, research that is available, and best practices. Specific topics will include: – Info acquisition – Transportation – Medical Care –… Read more »
WRMC 2009: Using Case Studies as a Risk Management Teaching Methodology
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, Conferences, Instructors, Risk Management.
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… Read more »
WRMC 2009: PCIA Outdoor Climbing Instructor Course Provider Training
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, Conferences, General, Instructors, Risk Management.
Wilderness Medical Associates’ instructor, Jon Tierney, will be presenting a pre-conference workshop, PCIA Outdoor Climbing Instructors Course Provider Training, at the Wilderness Risk Management Conference 2-3 hours away from Durham, NC. About the Workshop The workshop is intended for experienced climbers and educators that wish to become providers of the PCIA Outdoor Climbing Instructor Courses.… Read more »
The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, Conferences, Risk Management.
About the National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: Mountain Destinations will be hosting the 23rd 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… Read more »
2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC)
Posted by Abby Rowe & filed under Check This Out!, Conferences, General, Risk Management.
About the Wilderness Risk Management Conference: The 2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference (WRMC) will be held in Durham, NC between October 14-16, 2009. The objective of this conference is to effectively educate outdoor/medical professionals and enthusiasts in relieving risks that may occur in the wilderness. This workshop is sponsored by NOLS, Outward Bound, and Student… Read more »