Feb 3-8, 2025
Bellingham, WA
Certifications: RMAP, Healthcare Provider CPR (ECSI), CAPCE Accredited CEU for NREMT Paramedic
The Remote Medicine for the Advanced Provider™ (RMAP) course trains Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers such as nurses, paramedics, physicians, and physician assistants on sophisticated, life-saving techniques developed for use in challenging and remote environments. This course is 6 days of in-person training and offers up to 56 hours of CAPCE-approved continuing education. Please refer to your state agency for complete recertification requirements.
Overview:
The RMAP includes the widest range of advanced medical skills available to RMT students. This course educates participants on immobilization and carrying techniques, litter packaging, cold and heat emergencies, joint reductions, fracture management, spinal injury assessment, management of eye injuries and dental emergencies, expedition health and hygiene, psychological emergencies, tropical medicine, altitude illness, envenomation, evacuations, rescue considerations, mass casualty incidents, triage situations, how to utilize medical kits, manage remote site clinics, and more.
COURSE DURATION:
6 days of in-person training
CERTIFICATIONS RECEIVED:
RMAP (REMT), ECSI Healthcare Provider CPR
CAPCE CEU CREDIT:
Up to 56 hours of CAPCE Accredited Continuing Education
RECERTIFICATION INTERVAL:
RMAP- 3 years
Healthcare Provider CPR (ECSI) - 2 years
PREREQUISITES:
Experience providing Advanced Life Support patient care.
*Students will be required to provide a copy of government-issued photo ID. For example: passport, drivers license, state issued ID card, military ID, etc.
COURSE FORMAT:
Non-residential; does not include food or lodging.
Bellingham, Washington, nestled between the stunning landscapes of the Puget Sound and the North Cascades, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. This charming city offers a plethora of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, kayaking, and sailing. With its proximity to pristine natural areas like Mount Baker and the San Juan Islands, Bellingham provides endless opportunities for adventure and exploration.
Bellingham is an ideal location for providing remote medical training due to its diverse and challenging environments, which are perfect for real-world scenario-based learning. Additionally, the community's strong emphasis on outdoor recreation and health creates a supportive environment for medical training programs focused on wilderness medicine, search and rescue, and emergency response.