DAY 1

Registration and Introduction
Wilderness Emergency Care
Leader Responsibility and Liability
Review of Principle Body Systems
     Homeostasis and tissue tolerances
     Nervous system
     Cardiovascular system
     Respiratory system

Backcountry Management of Shock
Leadership and Accident Scene management
Patient Assessment System (SOAP)
     Scene survey & safety
     Primary survey
         Backcountry implications of CPR
         Airway management
         Spinal cord injury management
     Secondary survey
         Vitals - Establishing a baseline
         Medical history
         Physical exam
     Recording observations, assessment

Long-term patient care and monitoring
Simulations throughout the day

DAY 2

Backcountry Wound Management
     Bleeding
     Preventing infection
     Promoting healing
     Dressing and long-term care

First Aid Kits and Supplies
Backcountry Water Disinfection
Traumatic Injuries
     Head injuries
     Chest injuries
     Spinal injuries
     Abdominal injuries
Simulations throughout the day

DAY 3

Environmental Emergencies
     Cold-related illnesses
     Heat-related illnesses
     Toxins, bites, stings
     Lightning
     Submersion accidents

Musculoskeletal Injuries
     Anatomy
     Types of injuries
     Assessment
     Management
     Practical and Simulations
Simulations throughout the day with an additionnal evening simulation

DAY 4

Medical Problems and Emergencies
     Diabetes
     Allergic reactions
     Epilepsy and seizures
     Gastrointestinal disorders
     Medications

Common Expedition Problems
Simulations throughout the day

Review Course Material
Exam and Exam Review
Course Debriefing