Medical course tackles wilderness situations

DOVER-FOXCROFT – Mayo Regional Hospital is sponsoring a hands-on wilderness advanced life support course Sept. 15-19.

This intense backcountry medical training course will show students how to deal with medical emergencies when they are miles from help and dialing 911 is not an option.

Professional instructors from Wilderness Medical Associates will address these and related issues. Classes are fast-paced with emphasis on practical skills. Mornings are devoted to lectures and afternoons and evenings are spent outside working on everything from stretcher construction to full-scale rescue simulations.

This course is recommended for all outdoor professionals who spend time in remote areas. Graduates will be certified by Wilderness Medical Associates.

For information, call Mayo’s Heartwise program at 564-4207.