Behan from SYC sent me this information about what looks to be a pretty awesome medical training for cruisers. The event is hosted by Seattle Yacht Club but open to all.
Medical Care for Long Distance Sailors and Wilderness First Aid
Course Director: Curtis Edwards, MD, FACS
Sponsored by Seattle Yacht Club
Accredited by American Red Cross
DATES: March 15-16, Seattle Yacht Club
Course Content: sixteen-hour Marine Medical and Wilderness First Aid Basics with a four-hour hands-on medical supplement by Dr. Curtis Edwards on Saturday evening. Course completion leads to Wilderness Medical First Aid certification. The course is intended for wilderness/ backcountry adventurers and long-distance sailors requiring more advanced medical skills to care for victims subject to delay while awaiting medical assistance.
- First aid- wound care of burns, cuts, bites, stings, and basic care of lacerations including suture technique. Orthopedics- treatment of sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures, splinting techniques.
- Medical emergencies (other than CPR) - head injury, allergy, diabetes, chest pain, pneumonia, asthma, strep throat, resistant staph. infection, seasickness, hypothermia, hyperthermia, basics electrolytes and hydration.
- Other common problems- eye injury, urinary tract infection, skin and ear problems.
- Pharmacology the law and the offshore sailor. Record keeping- the problem oriented medical record, knowing your crew and the job of the medical officer.
- Cruising and Wilderness Medical Philosophy- “We go there because no else is there, including 9-1-1.”
- Cruising and hiking first aid kits- MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU NEED, BUT NOT ENOUGH WHEN YOU REALLY DO.
Tuition is due upon registration:
- $160.00 paid in advance, includes all course materials.
- Couples discount (single set of books): $285
To register (and questions):
Curtis Edwards, MD - curt112@comcast.net or 360.923.0476
Please include name(s), address and phone number
Registration deadline:
March 1, 2008
Course Requirements: Age minimum 15 (fifteen) years, 6 – 8 hours of provided pre-course reading. Previous CPR certification is highly recommended (not included in course).
Course Instructor: Dr. Edwards is a board certified general and vascular surgeon. He graduated from the University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, WA. He is a Red Cross instructor and he has held appointments as a clinical instructor at the University of Washington and University of Oklahoma. He is a Senior FAA Aerospace Medical Examiner, and student-pilot with logged time in both propeller and jet aircraft.
Dr. Edwards is a lifelong sailor, racer/cruiser, and water-sports enthusiast. Dr. Edwards. He hikes and has climbed extensively in the Pacific Northwest. He serves on the Thurston County Medical Reserve corps, is a past president of the Thurston Mason County Medical Society and volunteer or member of numerous medical and charitable organizations. He spends his time refitting a Cooper 416 in preparation for offshore work and is a member of the Olympia Yacht Club.