RPK 230 - Wilderness Medicine

Institution:

Northern Virginia Community College

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Description:

Examines the role of outdoor professional in wilderness medicine and the response, care and rescue of outdoor participants in non-urban environments. An intensive 72 hour Wilderness First Responder(WFR) course which provides in-depth training in the areas of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, patient assessment, circulatory system, respiratory system, lifting, moving and extrication, fractures, stable injuries, nervous-system, wounds, burns, principles of trauma, spine injuries, emergency childbirth, toxins, bites, stings, altitude/diving, hypo/ hyperthermia, near drowning, frostbite, lightning, allergies, anaphylaxis, medical and legal issues, search and rescue and personal preparedness. Course requires successful passage of National Certification Exam. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.nvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(703) 323-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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