RCLS 405 - Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals

Institution:

Eastern Washington University

Subject:

Description:

FALL Prerequisite: HLED 194 or permission of the instructor. This course will provide the necessary skills to assist an injured or ill person in a wilderness environment where advanced medical help is delayed by time, terrain, weather or distance. The focus of this class is on the acquisition of skills and knowledge to be able to assess a victim's condition, make an appropriate decision regarding treatment, use available or otherwise improvise the necessary supplies or equipment to manage the patient's condition and implement a plan for evacuation.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.ewu.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 359-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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