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.
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.
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.
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:
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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