Wilderness & Travel Medicine Information

Leader in Wilderness Medicine CME since 1982. 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 Wilderness Medicine and medical problems that are unique to the wilderness environment. The goal of each course is to teach both practical and theoretical Wilderness Medicine skills to health professionals, search and rescue personnel, and interested lay people. At the conclusion of each course, participants will be better able to identify, diagnose, and treat Wilderness medical emergencies and problems commonly encountered in wilderness environments. Physician Credit: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of ACEP and CAL/ACEP and Wilderness and Travel Medicine. The American College of Emergency Physicians is accredited by ACCME to sponsor continuing medical education for Physicians. The American College of Emergency Physicians designates this activity for up to 23 hours in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit he/she actually spent in the educational activity. ACEP - This program has been approved by the American College of Emergency Physicians for 23 hours of ACEP Category I Credit. AAFP - This program has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 23 hours prescribed credit by the AAFP. Nurse Credit - Under the new BRN guidelines, this course is also accredited for 23 hours of nursing credit. EMTS - National registered EMT'S and EMT-Paramedics will receive 23 hours of continuing education credit towards Section II requirements