MedicalOfficer.Net, Ltd.& Wilderness Medical Associates, Inc.Offshore Emergency Medicine™ An Ocean Navigator School of Seamanship Seminar Topics Day 1 Course Logistics Introduction General Principles of Physiology and Pathology Oxygenation and perfusion Three Critical Body Systems – Three Major Problems Compensation The Evolutionary Onion Ischemia to Infarction Swelling and Pressure Obstruction to Infection General Principles of Wilderness and Rescue Medicine The Risk/Benefit Ratio The Big Magnifier The Problem List The Big Net Ideal to Real Don’t Panic Medicine is Dynamic Critical Body Systems and Medical Emergencies Circulatory - Shock Respiratory – Distress/Failure/Arrest Nervous – AVPU, ICP Vital Signs and their interpretation Pulse, Resp, AVPU, BP, Skin Perfusion, Urine Output, Temp Diagnostic tools The Patient Assessment System and Medical Records Medical Communication Basic Life Support at Sea CPR discussion AED discussion Extended care BLS Skills training Anaphylaxis and Asthma Medications and injection training Case Studies and Patient Assessment practice Day 2 Musculoskeletal Injuries Stable vs unstable Alignment and splinting Pain control Dislocations Shoulder Patella Digits Wrist Ankle Lifting, Moving, and Extrication Wounds and Wound Care High risk wounds Bandaging and dressing in wet conditions The question of closure Anesthesia Inspection and debridement Specialized dressings Instruments Infection treatment Incision and drainage Packing and dressing Antibiotics and antiseptics Case Studies and Patient Care practice Day 3 Environmental Emergencies Hypothermia Heat exhaustion Lightning Near drowning Marine Toxins Backcountry Medicine An approach to illness Abdominal pain Chest pain Diarrhea and constipation Nausea and vomiting Infections Skin problems Dental problems Eye problems Medications and Medical Kits Fluid Replacement Options Communication Skills and Patient Assessment Drills WFA exam Schedule subject to change at whim and weather… |
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"To Those in the Field" |
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Marine Medicine |
Offshore Emergency Medicine™ |
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· An Ocean Navigator School of Seamanship Seminar · 3 day format · 8 hrs. Pre-Course Prep, 24 hrs. On-Site Training · Coast Guard approved WMA Certification |
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The open sea is our largest and most remote wilderness, demanding a high degree of self-sufficiency and a broad range of specialized skills. Offshore Emergency Medicine offers relevant and practical training for this challenging environment. The curriculum is based on the highly successful programs offered by Wilderness Medical Associates, known throughout the world for high-quality training in wilderness and rescue medicine. We emphasize the understanding of body systems and principles of care rather than the memorization of procedures. This does a much better job of preparing the medical officer to improvise and adapt to the infinite variety of situations that the open sea can present. Classroom instruction is tied to the student’s own experience through the liberal use of case studies, scenarios, and hands-on assessment problems in a cruising context. To get the most out of our time in on-site training, students will complete approximately 8 hours of pre-course reading and on-line study. By arriving already familiar with the terminology and basic principles you will be able to we can accomplish much more than would otherwise be possible in three days. Most students find the pre-course work to be fun and stimulating, and arrive well-motivated to expand their knowledge and skill. Certification is awarded by The Ocean Navigator School of Seamanship and Wilderness Medical Associates. WMA courses are Coast Guard approved as a medical pre-requisite for licensure under CFR 46. Previous medical training is not required. Core discussions include: · Risk/benefit decisions: knowing when you have an emergency, and when you don’t. · The emergency management of on-board trauma. · Principles of long-term care in injury and illness. · Environmental problems. · Medical kits and medications. · Medical communication. See Sample Schedule Below. |
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S.S.V. Robert C. Seamans Photo: Justina Leskow |
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$900 1st Registrant $725 Returning Student, Crew, or Family w/1st Registrant |
