OVERVIEW

2024 Cold Injuries at Camp is organized by Albany Medical College (AMC).

Release Date: January 01, 2024
Expiration Date: December 30, 2024

Overview:
This series provides descriptions of the most common cold weather related injuries seen in the camp setting. This series will also discuss the ways to plan your camp’s policies and physical space to minimize the health effects from cold weather.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
• Identify the differences between the various stages of hypothermia.
• Differentiate the various forms of cold weather related injuries based on presentation
• Discuss the management techniques for the various cold related injuries.

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.50 hours), General Attendance (0.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (0.50 hours)
Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Albany Medical College and CDPHP. Albany Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Albany Medical College designates this Enduring Material activity for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

0.5 Hours

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysicianPhysician AssistantFamily MedicineNursesInternal MedicineSports Medicine PhysicianPrimary Care ProfessionalsEmergency MedicinePediatricsNurse Practitioners