EMD430
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EMD430 - Emergency Medical Services Wilderness Medicine
Course ID
042217
Course Description
This course is designed to provide the EMS student with with an appreciation for medicine in wild and austere enviornments. They will develop an organized, systematic approach for assessing a patient in various wilderness settings. We will discuss unique diagnoses and treatments for various wilderness-related topics including: altitude, avalanche, heat & cold-induced injuries, lightning, submersion, dive medicine, water disinfection, dentistry, dermatology, eye injuries, ENT injuries, infectious diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, wound management and common medical problems.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Requisites
May be convened with
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No