Wilderness Medicine
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Wilderness Medicine, Medicine and the sprit of adventure

WILDERNESS MEDICINE
"The premiere Wilderness and Expedition Medicine CME conferences since 1982"

Accreditation

Physician Credit: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies for the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education through joint sponsorship of ACEP, CAL/ACEP, and Mountain Medical Seminars. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this educational activity for a maximum of 23 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s) . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 23 hour(s) of ACEP Category I credit.

  • AAFP - This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 19.5 hours prescribed credit by the AAFP.
  • Nurse Credit - Under the new BRN guidelines, this course is also accredited
    for 23 hours of nursing credit.
  • EMT'S - National registered EMT'S and EMT-Paramedics will receive 23 hours of continuing education credit towards Section II requirements.

In accordance with ACCME Standards and ACEP policy, all faculty are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s). Mountain Medical Seminars sponsored by ACEP and CAL/ACEP.

Program Objectives

Outdoor and wilderness recreation have grown tremendously in popularity over the past two decades. Physicians and other health care providers should have an increased awareness of medical problems that are unique to the wilderness environment. The goal of this course is to teach both practical and theoretical skills to health professionals, search and rescue personnel, and interested lay people. At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to identify, diagnose, and treat medical emergencies and problems commonly encountered in wilderness environments.