Patagonia Fly-fishing CME Adventure Course
hosted byWild Med Adventures, LLCPatagonia Fly-fishing CME Adventure Course is organized by Wild Med Adventures, LLC and will be held from Nov 10 - 17, 2024 at RIO MANSO LODGE, Bariloche, Rio Negro, Argentina.
Description:
Main Educational Objectives:
• The goal of the Wilderness Medical Society Fishing and Hunting CME Conference is to provide participants with a unique environment to experience essential medically-related topics and learn skills while collaborating with Patagonia Guides through educational activities including lectures, hands on work-shops, training modules and fishing excursions.
• Development of this CME curriculum is formed by the following key objectives:
• Provide educational opportunities based on core curriculum of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine.
• Provide education of value to providers who care for the medical needs and also those involved with coordination of hunting & fishing related educational activities, including medical providers who must educate and instruct hunter safety with their patients.
• Provide education of interest to wilderness and austere-activity enthusiasts.
After attending this conference, the participants will be able to:
• Establish a set of treatment priorities for care of the sick or injured in remote settings.
• Prevent, diagnose, and manage illnesses and injuries in austere environments.
• Demonstrate increased knowledge and skill in recognizing and treating the most common illnesses and injuries encountered in remote hunting environments, including hyperthermia, hypothermia, cold injuries, and wound management.
• Understand objective risk-assessment in wilderness environments from the perspective of the medical professional acting as a trip leader.
• Understand the pathophysiology and management of acute emergencies related to remote environments and potential high velocity ballistic injuries.
• Perform a pre-departure assessment of the participant’s pre-existing medical conditions and plan an appropriate medical kit & care.
Attending This Course You Will:
• Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.
• Practice your skills while enjoying the Rio Manso Lodge and fly-fishing
• Work with our expert faculty and local Fly-Fishing guides to develop your knowledge and awareness regarding hunting & fishing injuries
• Obtain up to 13 hours of CME and Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medical Society towards your FAWM
• Our program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered while hunting & fishing and practical skills for assessment, splinting, wraps, carries and more
