Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies
This course is part of Wilderness First Aid Specialization.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Wilderness First Aid Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Maintain wilderness hygiene standards
Treat temperature-related emergencies
Manage altitude-related conditions
Respond to drowning emergencies
Implement prevention strategies
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.9 Hours PreRecorded video
10 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers environmental emergencies in wilderness settings. Students learn about camp hygiene, temperature-related emergencies, altitude sickness, lightning safety, and drowning response. The curriculum includes prevention strategies, assessment techniques, and treatment protocols for various environmental conditions. Through case studies and practical scenarios, learners develop skills to handle outdoor emergencies.
Camp Hygiene and Sanitation
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Temperature Related Emergencies
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Altitude and Lightning Related Emergencies
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Drowning Related Emergencies
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Wilderness First Aid Specialization
Instructors
Expert in Cross-Functional Collaboration and Leadership Education
A.W. Lukens serves as a distinguished course developer and instructor at the University of Colorado System, specializing in cross-functional collaboration and leadership development. Their expertise is demonstrated through a comprehensive suite of courses on Coursera, focusing on both theoretical foundations and practical applications of collaborative leadership. Their flagship course "Facilitating and Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration" maintains high engagement rates and positive student feedback, teaching essential skills for effective team leadership and facilitation. The curriculum spans from fundamental concepts to advanced leadership techniques, including courses on machine learning applications in marketing and wilderness first aid. Their teaching approach emphasizes practical, hands-on learning experiences, requiring students to practice skills with real-world applications. Their course content is particularly valuable for both current leaders and those aspiring to leadership positions, with no prior experience required for entry-level courses. Through their diverse course offerings, they have established themselves as a leading voice in professional development education, combining traditional leadership principles with modern collaborative approaches
Instructor
Dr. Todd Miner is an instructor at the University of Colorado System, specializing in wilderness medicine and emergency care. He offers several online courses through Coursera, including Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies, Wilderness First Aid - Introduction, and Wilderness First Aid - Traumatic Emergencies. These courses are designed to equip participants with essential skills for managing medical emergencies in wilderness settings, focusing on both environmental and traumatic situations that may arise in remote areas.With a strong emphasis on practical application, Dr. Miner's courses cover critical topics such as scene safety, patient assessment, and specific emergency protocols tailored for wilderness environments. His expertise in wilderness medicine is complemented by his commitment to education, making these courses valuable for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals working in remote locations, and anyone interested in enhancing their emergency response capabilities in challenging settings. Through his teaching, Dr. Miner aims to prepare learners to effectively handle emergencies where traditional medical resources may be limited
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