Wilderness and Mountain Medicine
18th Annual WMS Winter Meeting of the Wilderness Medical Society
Overview Invitation Program Schedule Pre-Conferences Workshops Evening Events Faculty CME/FAWM Travel & Lodging Registration PRE-CONFERENCE
All pre-conference and post-conference programs have limited enrollment to ensure the quality of the learning experience. Please register early to guarantee your space.
AWLS – ADVANCED WILDERNESS LIFE SUPPORT®
AWLS & WMS Faculty
Friday, February 19, 2010 1:30 – 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:30 am – 5:00 pmFee: $325
AWLS is a practical hands-on certification course-originally developed at the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1997-that teaches medical professionals how to manage medical and trauma emergencies when traditional medical facilities are not readily accessible. AWLS was developed to create a standard in treating injuries and illnesses in a wilderness environment. Topics include: patient assessment, treatment guidelines for life support until definitive care or evacuation is available, and techniques and guidelines for evacuation. All registrants who pass the written exam will receive the AWLS certification that is valid for four years.NOTE: AWLS registrants must enroll in one of the Litters and Packaging workshops offered during this conference. Participants must also register for the WMS Winter Meeting as content material for this pre-conference will be presented during the main course.
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 sponsorship of the Wilderness Medical Society and Advanced Wilderness Life Support. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 17.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
LEVEL 1 AVALANCHE COURSE
Utah Mountain Adventures Guides & WMS Faculty
Friday, February 19, 2010 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday, February 21, 2010 10:30 am – 4:00 pmFEE: $290 (Includes lift tickets for Sat & Sun)
(Prerequisite: Intro to Backcountry Touring Workshop or previous backcountry touring experience)This intensive course will present comprehensive information about safe travel in avalanche terrain, avalanche transceiver use, and snowpack analysis. Practice efficient rescues with avalanche beacons. Study avalanche victim physiology and medical treatment. Upon completion of the course, each participant will receive a certificate for Level 1 avalanche training according to the guidelines of the American Avalanche Association. The course is taught by Utah Mountain Adventures, WMS Faculty and the Utah Avalanche Center. Utah Mountain Adventures operates under a special use permit issued by the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, and its instructors are mountain guides and avalanche professionals.
NOTE: Participants must register for the WMS Winter Meeting as content material for this pre-conference will be presented during the main course.
MedWARS
University of Utah
Saturday, February 20, 2010 All DayClick here for information!
FEE: $150 for each team of 3
This is a team competition that is medical scenario based for medical students and residents. No CME Credit is awarded for this program. FAWM Credit will be awarded.
POST-CONFERENCE
Utah Mountain Adventure Guides
Wednesday, February 24 , 2010 1:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 25, 2010 All Day
Friday, February 26, 2010 All Day
Saturday, February 27, 2010 All Day(12 Participants)
Fee: $400 (includes lift tickets)
(Pre-requisite: Level 1 Avalanche Course or expert backcountry experience)
Review and expand upon material learned in Level I. Learn to identify snow crystal types and processes leading to them; how to record and interpret information gained from snow pits, stability tests, weather and other factors contributing to snow strength. Practice complex, multiple-beacon rescues. This 32-hour American Avalanche Association sanctioned course is oriented toward towards those who have taken a Level I, or equivalent course, and have backcountry experience under their belt. After completion, participants should feel confident to plan and lead backcountry travel, perform and professionally document test profiles and other field observations, forecast instability and danger, address human factors, and conduct multiple-burial companion recovery.
