Wilderness Advanced Life Support (6/16-6/20)

This is a WALS course certified by Wilderness Medical Associates International and hosted by Blue Mountain Medic and the PA National Guard held at Fort Indiantown Gap. Limited spaces are open to the public for this course, additional attendees will be from the PA National Guard. This course qualifies for 36 CAPCE credits and up to 36 AMA PRA Category 1 credits through the Wildneress Medical Society. For more course details including CAPCE, CME and FAWM credits please click this link. Please purchase tickets according to your level of medical training. Certification/License varification is required.

Description

The Wilderness Medical Associates International Wilderness Advanced Life Support is our most advanced course. WALS helps advanced care medical providers apply current medical knowledge and critical thinking for use in remote/resource challenged patient care settings.

Curriculum

Curriculum evolves based on new scientific data, discussions, and new medical technology. Class involves lecture, discussion, case study review, patient assessment drills, and ALS skills labs. All content is reviewed, validated, and in keeping with sound scientific principles.

Requirements

Participants must be ALS-trained with current certification, i.e.: Paramedic or ALS-trained field provider, Registered Nurse, Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA), or Physician (MD or DO). Others are admitted on a case-by-case basis.

Prior to enrolling, please review our Functional Position Description. The criteria in this policy allow students to self-assess their ability to meet the demands of a WMA International course as well as the demands of a certified wilderness medical provider in the field.

Evaluation

This course is pass/fail. 100% attendance is mandatory. Evaluation is based on practical patient simulations, hands-on activities, and a written test. WMA International is committed to making reasonable accommodation for any student with special needs.

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