The Art of Wilderness Medicine

Summer 2004

 

 

 

Course description:

 

Although never a simple task, the study of the human body and the management of physical emergencies are always fascinating.  In this course, we will study the human body from microscopic to macroscopic levels and learn the special vocabulary of anatomy and physiology.  We will study trauma from abnormal physiology, to wound treatments and develop hands on skills in treating patents.  Students who successfully complete the class will receive national recognized WFR and CPR cards.

Syllabus

Overview 

This intensive course will examine the human body from the basic cell through all major systems and develop skills in patient assessment and treatment from a wilderness perspective.   Students will develop a detailed understanding of human anatomy, human physiology, and how the environmental effects play a major role in patient care in the wilderness setting.  An emphasis will be made on developing critical thinking skills in the field while make patient assessment decisions.

 

Learning Objectives

Develop a sound understanding of the human body by examining its major systems.  We will study cells and tissues, the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary system, blood and more.

 

Develop skills as students investigate emergency care and develop hands on skills.  Students will learn the patient assessment system, basic life support, CPR, abnormal physiology, autonomic stress response, respiratory distress, volume shock, and trauma to the human body.  We will examine the effects of hypothermia, heat, near drowning, toxins/bites/stings, and altitude as we develop patient care skills.

 

Required Reading

Marieb, Nicpon Elaine (2002). Anatomy & Physiology Coloring Workbook: A Complete Study Guide. Benjamin Cummings. ISBN: 0-80535-9036.

 

Nicolazzo, Paul (1997). The Art & Technique of Wilderness Medicine: A Field Manual.  Wilderness Medicine Training Center.  ISBN: 0-9670228-0-0.  The Art & Technique of Wilderness Medicine: The Field Manual will be provided at the first class.

 

Expectations and Evaluation:

The course is designed to be an experiential learning community.  Most of what will be learned in the class comes from the work we do together in addition to the reading.  Therefore, attendance and full engagement are required.  Credit for the class and a positive evaluation are contingent upon the following:

  1. On time attendance and full participation in every class session.
  2. Submission of timely assignments.
  3. Demonstration of progress on learning objectives as evidenced by classroom and assignment performance.

 

All students will receive a written evaluation of their academic performance.  Each student is expected to participate in the end of quarter evaluation conference.  To schedule an end of quarter conference, each student is expected to complete and bring to the conference a written self-evaluation.  Students are also expected to provide a written evaluation of their faculty, which may be sent to the program secretary or given to the faculty.  These two evaluations are part of the requirements of the course and must be completed to obtain credit.

 

Credit Awarded in:

Human anatomy and human physiology

 

Class Scheduled

 

Date

Class Topic

Assignment

Monday

June 21

6 to 10 p.m.

Introductions

Review of syllabus

CPR part one

Anatomy & Physiology Workbook

Chapters1,3,5,6,7, and 9

Monday

June 28

6 to 10 p.m.

Review of first week assignments

CPR part two

 

Anatomy & Physiology Workbook

Chapters 10,11,12,13 and 15

Tuesday

July 6

6 to 8 p.m.

Review of second week assignments

 

 

The Art & Technique of Wilderness Medicine

Pages 5 to 98

Wednesday

July 7

8 to 6 p.m.

Wilderness First Responder

Foundation Skills

 

Thursday

July 8

8 to 6 p.m.

Wilderness First Responder

Trauma part one

WFR workbook situation problems assignment

 

Friday

July 9

8 to 6 p.m.

Wilderness First Responder

Trauma part two

WFR workbook situation problems assignment

Saturday

July 10

8 to 6 p.m.

Wilderness First Responder

Environmental part one

WFR workbook situation problems assignment

Sunday

July 11

No class

 

Monday

July 12

8 to 6 p.m.

Wilderness First Responder

Environmental part two

WFR workbook situation problems assignment

Tuesday

July 13

8 to 6 p.m.

Wilderness First Responder

Medical

WFR workbook situation problems assignment

Wednesday

July 14

8 to 6 p.m.

Wilderness First Responder

Improvising Skills & Video Simulation one

WFR workbook situation problems assignment

Thursday

July 15

8 to 6 p.m.

Wilderness First Responder

Medical & Video Simulation two

WFR workbook situation problems assignment

Friday

July 16

8 to 6 p.m.

Wilderness First Responder

Video Simulation three and final exam

 

 

 

July 19 - 30

Evaluation conferences by appointment

 

 

 

 

 Wilderness Medicine Training Center

 


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