Expedition Medicine

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Medical expertise for the world's most remote places

Expeditions to remote environments place high demands on medical preparation, flexibility and the ability to make decisions when healthcare resources are limited. Our Expedition Medicine course is designed to give you the knowledge and skills required to become a safe medical resource on expeditions and adventures.

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Who is the course aimed at?

Expedition Medicine riktar sig till sjuksköterskor, läkare, medicinstudenter och personer i början av sin kliniska karriär som vill utveckla sin förmåga att arbeta självständigt i utmanande miljöer. Kursen passar även erfarna friluftsentusiaster med medicinsk bakgrund som vill fördjupa sina kunskaper inför framtida expeditioner.

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What will you learn?

• Medical planning for expeditions: Risk assessment, equipment selection and preparation.

• Emergency medicine in the field: Practical training in injuries and illnesses common during expeditions.

• Management of environmentally related illnesses: Treatment of conditions such as altitude sickness, hypothermia, and dehydration.

• Ethical and practical decisions: How to weigh risks, resources, and the patient's best interests in difficult situations.

• Evacuation strategies: Planning and implementing evacuation when time and resources are limited.

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Course structure

The course combines theoretical sessions with practical exercises in realistic scenarios, often outdoors and in terrain-like environments. You will have the opportunity to practice everything from emergency care to medical decision-making under the often complex and changing conditions of the expedition.

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After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certifying your competence in Expedition Medicine - a strong addition to your clinical profile and an important foundation for those who want to work internationally or in challenging environments.