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General Program Information
2009 Program
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Our course is held at the AMC Pinkham Notch camp in New Hampshire.

The program is a full 2 1/2 days of experiential scenario-based experiences in small groups, complimented by evening lectures.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and is limited to 65 students.
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Mountain Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex or national origin.
This program is subject to cancellation if pre-registration is inadequate. The full tuition will be refunded.
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Program Topics
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Wilderness evacuation
Improvised transport
Environmental Medicine - hypothermia, frostbite, arthropod envenomations, reptile envenomations, lightning injuries, wild animal attacks, altitude medicine
Prolonged field care for fractures and dislocations, burns, lacerations, sprains and strains, C-spine injury, closed head injuries
Infectious diarrhea and field water purification
Rescuer survival
Psychology of wilderness victims
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2008 Faculty & Staff
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Will Houghton, MD, EdM, Course Director
Dave Targan, PhD, EMT
Ed Stark, Park Ranger, Yellowstone National Park
Gregg Sculthorpe, EMT-I/C
Tom Lincoln, MD , Baystate Medical Center
Peter Loescher, MD
Laura Murphy, MD
James Asaiante, RN, EMT
Mark Reimels, EMT-Paramedic, Fire Lieutenant, Rhode Island
Scott Mentzer
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Accomodations & Facilities
The lodging and food included with your course registration is provided by Joe Dodge Lodge, located at the AMC Pinkham Notch Visitor's Center in New Hampshire.
 
Accommodations are comfortable, dormitory-style rooms with shared bathrooms. Alternative lodging is available in the area if you prefer, but no course fee adjustments will be made. (See our Links page for accommodations in the area).
 
Meals are served family-style, with vegetarian options available (please notify in advance on your registration form). Bag lunches are provided when we will be out on the mountain. (Area restaurants are listed on our Links page).
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2009 Tuition 2009 Continuing Ed Credits
RNs TBA
EMTs (all levels) TBA
All others TBA
RNs TBA
EMTs (all levels) TBA
   
  The following information pertained to our 2008 program. Please check back for 2009 updates.
Fee includes lectures, lodging, meals, and course materials. The Department of Nursing at UMass Memorial Medical Center is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses, Inc., an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. The speakers for this program have signed a Vested Interest form.

Massachusetts OEMS has approved the course for 29 continuing education credits at all levels. Course approval number will be available at registration.
Program Registration
Our registration form is available online or by requesting that our brochure be mailed to you. Please choose one of the following options:
 
Click here to access a printable registration form (pdf format)
  (Link will be activated when 2009 registration is open).
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Link to our Contact Us page. Our brochure (including the registration form) may be requested via e-mail, conventional mail, or by telephone.
Cancellation Policy
Tuition for the current year's program will be refunded in full for cancellations made before October 15th. Cancellations made on or after October 15th will be subject to a $50.00 administrative fee.
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