Advanced Wilderness Life Support Course
To provide a practical foundation in Wilderness Medicine for medical professionals
| What |
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|---|---|
| When |
Mar 12, 2010 12:00 AM
to Mar 14, 2010 12:00 AM |
| Where | Crowne Plaza, Queenstown, New Zealand |
| Contact Name | Michelle Watts RGON |
| Contact Phone | +64 3 2304828 |
AWLS course schedule
Friday March 12
1pm Welcome/Introduction
1.15pm Patient Assessment
1.45pm Wound Management/Dislocations
2.45pm BREAK
3.15pm Medical Problems Discussion Groups
4.15pm Animal and Insect Bites/Stings
5.15pm END OF DAY ONE
Saturday March 13
8.30am Medical Kits
9am Submersion Injuries
9.30am Lightning Injuries
10am BREAK
10.30am Infectious Disease Discussion Groups
11.15am Head, Eyes, Ears, Neck, Throat and Skin
12.15am BREAK FOR LUNCH
1.15pm Hands-On Teaching
Patient Assessment
Cervical Spine
Splinting
Hypothermia Wrap
Litters/Carries
5pm Heat and Cold Injuries
6pm END OF DAY TWO
Sunday March 14
8.30am Altitude Illness (HAPE/HACE)
9.30am Avalanche
10am Water Treatment
10.30am BREAK
10.45am Cold Water Immersion/ Wilderness Life Support
11.45am BREAK FOR LUNCH
11.45am Hands-On Practical Scenarios
2.30pm AWLS Written Exam
3.30pm END OF COURSE AND AFTERNOON TEA
Queenstown, New Zealand.
The lecture portion of the conference is being held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The practical sessions (about half the course) will be taught either at the venue or outside at a nearby location. Queenstown is surrounded by majestic Mountains and nestled on the shores of the crystal clear Lake Wakatipu. Whatever you do, whatever your style, Queenstown will feed your imagination, fuel your passions and revitalise your spirit. Skydiving, bungy jumping, jetboating, canyon swinging, whitewater rafting, parapenting, heli-skiing and more. Queenstown is home to the world's first commercial jet boating, bungy jump and river surfing. Queenstown's reputation as the world's favourite adrenaline destination is well deserved.
For additional information regarding Queenstown visit:
www.queenstownnz.co.nz
Accommodation
Special early bird rates will be available for course participants at the Crowne Plaza. These rates are also extended for those who wish to stay longer in Queenstown.
For additional accommodation information visit:
www.queenstownnz.co.nz/information/accommodation/
Transportation.
The nearest airport is Queenstown Domestic Airport. This is a nine kilometre or 15 minute taxi ride from the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Taxi fares are approx $35. Airport shuttles are also readily available.
Autumn…March 12-14 course
Clear weather and amazing light complement cooling evenings, creating a perfect environment to relax, kick through the fallen leaves and enjoy an ambience as mellow as the region's finest pinot noir. Autumn is officially from March 1 to May 31. Temperatures fluctuate between several degrees below zero and 25°C (32°F - 77°F), so pack a few layers, including t-shirts. It's still warm enough for most summer pursuits and long walks in the hills take on a new appeal under the brilliant colours of autumn foliage. Otherwise, enjoy the vivid colours as you dine al fresco, play a round of golf, or take to the clear waterways. A luxurious and relaxed time with a vivid backdrop of brilliant reds and gold’s of the autumn leaf fall. Please bring appropriate clothing with you. The course will be held rain or shine so wet weather gear is recommended for unexpected precipitation. Hats and sunscreen are also recommended as the sun is harsh in New Zealand even in winter. All equipment and supplies for the hands-on teaching sessions will be provided.
Onsite sign-in
There will be an onsite sign-in for the courses Friday March 12 from 12.30-1pm at the conference meeting room. You will receive your printed textbook and schedule when you sign in.
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