Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies (Coursera)

Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies (Coursera)
Course Auditing
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Anyone with an interest in the wilderness and the love of wild places or who travels to places with limited medical resources.
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Wilderness First Aid - Medical Emergencies (Coursera)
In this course, students will learn to identify and treat common traumatic injuries in the wilderness, and how to identify the difference between blunt and penetrating trauma. They will also be taught about common injuries of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and signs and symptoms of different types of head trauma along with how to identify when a condition would warrant immediate evacuation.

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Syllabus


WEEK 1

The Chest

In this module, we will talk about medical emergencies associated with the chest and when to evacuate.


WEEK 2

The Brain

In this module, we will learn about neurologic medical emergencies, psychiatric medical conditions, and learn an acronym to help remember conditions that can cause altered mental status. You will also watch a case study interview on how to assess and treat hypoglycemia.


WEEK 3

The Abdomen and Pelvic Organs

In this module, we will learn about medical emergencies associated with the gastrointestinal and genitourinary systems.


WEEK 4

Common Non-Life Threatening Diseases

In this module, you will learn about medical conditions associated with the eyes, ears, and nose.



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Course Auditing
46.00 EUR
Anyone with an interest in the wilderness and the love of wild places or who travels to places with limited medical resources.

MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.