OVERVIEW

Wilderness Medicine: What You Might Need For a Walk in the Woods is organized by Wisconsin Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (WAOPS).

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this lecture, the participants will be able to:

  • Define the scope of wilderness medicine.
  • Review the contents of a complete wilderness/back country emergency kit.
  • Discuss the importance of a clean water supply while in the back country.
  • Discuss the most common methods of obtaining a clean water supply in the back country.
  • Evaluate injury/illness situations commonly encountered in the back country.
Credits
  • 1 Credits
  • TARGET AUDIENCE

    PhysicianEmergency Medicine PhysiciansSurgeonsInternal Medicine

    SPECIALITIES

    Internal MedicineEmergency Medicine

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