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Course Format
This course option includes 4 days of hands on learning, scenarios and practice.
Registration includes:
4 nights of accommodation at Barrier Lake
All food for the weekend
The course itself
The exam fee
Parking is available at Barrier Lake.
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 and Eligibility
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.
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.
Recertification
Certifications are valid for three years. Graduates of this course may recertify by taking the Bridge (WAFA to WFR) or by repeating this course.
Course Topics
Understand the challenges and limitations of working in remote and low-resource patient care settings.
Explain principles of preventive care for patients and team members when faced by environmental challenges.
Perform an accurate patient assessment when access to advanced diagnostics are not available.
Utilize useful medical and basic rescue equipment often available in remote and low-resource patient care settings.
Through case studies and patient assessment drills, demonstrate decision making for treatments and evacuations in remote and low-resource patient care settings.
Determine which medications and equipment might be useful and appropriate in remote and low-resource patient care settings.