WMPP
Wilderness Medicine for
ProfessionaL Practitioner
On our two-day Wilderness Medicine for the Professional Practitioner course, you'll learn to apply your existing medical knowledge in a new way to manage a patient in a wilderness, remote, or disaster setting.
You'll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments!
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Prerequisites
This course is for EMTs, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, PAs, or other medical professionals.
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Continuing Education
This course is pre-approved for 16 hours of EMT Continuing Education Hours by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This course has been approved for Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.
All education content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles.
Academic Credit
This course is approved for 0.5 college credit through Western State Colorado University.
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REGISTER HERE for June 22-23, 2024 Northbrook, IL
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Other Courses Offered:
Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Wilderness First Responder
Hybrid WFR
Recertification
Hybrid recertification
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WUMP
Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals
On our five-day in person WUMP you will learn to improvise equipment, deal with challenging environments, and make difficult decisions with confidence on your Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals course.
You'll learn to apply your urban emergency care knowledge to the wilderness through case studies and practical scenarios with mock patients. Our seasoned instructors will guide you through five days of intense, hands-on learning to make sure you are prepared in the wilderness.
You'll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold or hot environments!
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Prerequisites
This course is for EMTs, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, PAs, or other medical professionals.
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Continuing Education
This course is pre-approved for 48 hours of EMT Continuing Education Hours by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 44 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Each physician should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and National Outdoor Leadership School.The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
This course has been approved for Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) credits through the Wilderness Medical Society. Actual credits awarded depend on personal credit needs and history.
All education content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles.
Academic Credit
This course is approved for 4 college credits through the University of Utah and 1 college credit through Western Colorado University.
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Other Courses Offered:
Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness Advanced First Aid
Wilderness First Responder
Hybrid WFR
Recertification
Hybrid recertification
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