Science Researcher Update

The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine at Big Sky Resort, Montana

Written by BCI Staff | May 25, 2017 4:00:00 PM

Spotlight on Science Meetings, Conferences and Events brings you information on the following event: The National Conference on Wilderness Medicine at Big Sky Resort, Montana

This is the nation's largest and oldest CME conference for physicians and nurses on Wilderness Medicine. This highly acclaimed course focuses on a wide array of interesting and practical topics presented by noted authorities.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

  • Identify prevention and treatment of altitude illness based on an understanding of the underlying physiology
  • Recognize and properly manage frostbite in the field
  • Identify and treat hypothermia in the field
  • Identify fracture and dislocation in the wilderness
  • Identify the pathophysiology, and treatment of heat related illness
Target Audience: Primary care physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and other health care providers who might encounter patients in remote settings or who may treat patients that develop medical problems after visiting remote areas. No outside commercial support has been received for this activity.

Big Sky Resort

Big Sky, MT

Phone: (844) 945-3263

http://www.wilderness-medicine.com/default.asp?pg=bigsky

Wednesday, July 26, 2017 to Sunday, July 30, 2017