Lake Tahoe, CA | Wilderness Life Support: Medical Professionals
Lake Tahoe, CA | Wilderness Life Support: Medical Professionals
Majestic granite mountains covered with pine forest and classic blue skies surround this crystal-clear lake high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. At 6000 feet, the Lake Tahoe region is well known for its year-round mountain recreation and scenic vistas. You’ll find mountain biking, hiking, trail running, skiing and snowboarding, swimming, and more in the North Lake Tahoe area.
2024 dates completed. Email info@backcountrymed.org to inquire about future dates.
Whether you're an MD, PA, RN, EMT, or Paramedic, this course is valuable to help take your practice out of the clinic and into the backcountry. With up to 24.5 hours of Category 1 CME attached to the curriculum, you will not only gain certification in wilderness medicine but will have a jump towards re-certifying in your respective practice.
Our 2-day Wilderness Life Support: Medical Professionals Hybrid course (formerly Advanced Wilderness Life Support) is designed to teach you how to apply your medical knowledge to backcountry wilderness scenarios where supplies and resources are limited and evacuation may be hours away. Following completion of online modules to cover the didactic portion of the WLS:MP curriculum, students will meet in person for the practical skills component. Following an opportunity to review questions from the modules, we will dive into practical skills and wilderness victim scenarios. This means the two days on the coast will be spent almost entirely outside doing hands-on practical skills. In taking this course, you will get to explore some of the most beautiful locations in Lake Tahoe, meet other amazing people, gain valuable knowledge, and have fun while doing so.
“This course has been incredibly helpful and was a lot of fun. I feel so much better prepared to be in the backcountry after all the practical hands-on scenarios. The instructors were all great, experienced, open to questions and made it interactive and fun. The team building was quite enjoyable as well.”
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Wilderness Life Support: Medical Professionals certification, valid for 4 years.
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The Wilderness Life Support: Medical Professionals class is designed to provide a practical foundation in Wilderness Medicine for medical professionals and to teach patient assessment and treatment guidelines for life support until definitive care or evacuation is available. In addition, you will be trained in methods for managing medical and trauma emergencies and urgencies in the wilderness when evacuation is unavailable or unnecessary. For a more detailed list of topics covered see the Course Guide.
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The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. See the detailed Course Guide for more information regarding continuing education credits. You will receive your CME certification 4-6 weeks after course completion.
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This course is designed for current medical practitioners, including Doctors, PAs, Nurses, Paramedics, Residents, and Medical School Students. Please reach out to BMG if you have questions regarding whether this class is right for you.
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Majestic granite mountains covered with pine forest and classic blue skies surround this crystal-clear lake high in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. At 6000 feet, the Lake Tahoe region is well known for its year-round mountain recreation and scenic vistas. You’ll find mountain biking, hiking, trail running, skiing and snowboarding, swimming, and more in the North Lake Tahoe area.
The course will take place in the beautiful backcountry of Burton Creek State Park in Tahoe City, CA.
There are many lodging choices in the Lake Tahoe Region, from luxury inns to camping. For complete lodging information please visit http://www.gotahoenorth.com/lodging/lodging- by-resorts-and-towns. There are many hidden gems in the region.
Burton Creek State Park, Tahoe City, CA 96145
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Day 1
Burton Creek State Park: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Hike: 3-5 miles, about 500 vertical feet gain
Day 2
Burton Creek State Park: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Hike: 3-5 miles, about 500 vertical feet gain
*Note: The itinerary is fluid and is subject to change for safety and weather/ environmental factors including wind, rain/ snow, Air Quality Index, trail closures, traffic considerations
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The class embarks on a hike over moderate terrain (trail, gravel, roots). Actual totals vary between 3-5 miles each day and about 500 feet of vertical feet gain. Consideration should be taken to ensure you are fit enough to embark on these trails. Please contact BMG if you would like more information about hiking fitness requirements.
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This course is held rain or shine and will require clothing suited for any weather. The following is a list of gear you will need to bring with you:
Hat (sun hat or warm hat)
Gloves
Sunscreen
Rain jacket
Warm layers
Appropriate footwear for hiking
Water bottle
Food for lunch and snacks (lunch is not provided)
***Before the course you will have access to a digital downloadable version of the textbook, and you’ll be provided with a hard copy at the beginning of the course.