"…there wasn't a dud lecture
or worthless exercise
in the entire 30 hours"
- Rocky C.


WFAC Topics and Exercises

Legal considerations Controlling bleeding, wounds and burns
Anatomy Unpretzeling demo
Scene survey Vital signs, medical history
Level of conciousness, head, C–spine Shock
C–Collar and logroll   Head-to-toe exam
Demo of improvised C–Collar Medical priorities/patient assessment 

 Students splint an injury with materials on hand:
 climbing web, foam pads, and a snowshoe.


Strains and sprains   Virtual simulations
Splinting demo   Roller/Triangular bandage demo skills
Support taping demo   Chest injuries
Support taping skills   Abdominal injuries
Splinting skills session   Fractures and dislocations


Eye, face, and throat injuries
Mini-scenario/secondary survey review
TLC
Introduction to accident simulations
First and second accident scenarios
 

After learning when evacuation is appropriate, students watch lead instructor, Steve, secure an 'alpine basket' before they transport the patient.


Simulation lessons learned   Frostbite
Electric shock   Snakebite
Mountain sickness, HAPE   Heat problems
Organizing the response; working with SAR   Hypothermia
Mountain transportation   Third and fourth accident scenarios