Here is the full information on the pre-conference courses available for CAWM 2023. WP-C (Wilderness Paramedic Certification) Cost: $475.00 + 5% GST Dates: Oct 11 and 12 approximately 0700-1630h Instructors: Jeff Thurman and David Fifer Description: This course will prepare students to take the Certified Wilderness Paramedic (WP-C) exam from the International Board of Speciality Certifications (IBSC). This 2-day course …
CAWM2023 is hosting great pre-conference WLS:MP and WP:C courses as well as a Lead Climbing Clinic. Wilderness Life Support: Medical Professionals October 11 & 12 – Penticton, BC Wilderness Life Support: Medical Professionals (WLS:MP), formerly known as AWLS, is designed for medical professionals of all levels (MD, EMT, PA, NP, RN, etc.) that have an interest in expanding their knowledge …
A widely published writer, Dr Lem’s work has appeared in media including the CBC, Vancouver Sun, Toronto Star, Montreal Gazette, The Narwhal and National Observer. As a climate change panellist on CBC Radio’s Early Edition, in-house medical columnist for CBC TV Vancouver and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, one of her major priorities is knowledge translation. …
Calling all Students & Residents! The CAWM Medical Learner Interest Group (MLIG) is accepting applications for both chair executive positions! The application is open to students and residents in healthcare professions. You must be an active learner in the medical/healthcare community to apply. The Chair will help lead the group and be responsible for providing updates to and communicating with …
Information for the Special General Meeting All CAWM members are automatically registered to attend this event, and all attendees will be entered in a draw to win a free CAWM t-shirt! Time and Date: Thursday September 29th, 1800MST Members can access the meeting here: https://cawm.ca/members/general-meetings/ Program Director Introduction This meeting will also be your opportunity to meet our new employee, …
All CAWM members are invited to attend this Special General Meeting to review CAWM By-Laws with regards to a few topics such as increasing the size of the board of directors, extending the term length of positions on the Board of Directors, introducing a term limit for Board of Directors, and a few other things. For more information, please read the summary …
Thanks to all members for submissions to speak at CAWM 2022. THe CAWM 2022 committee is deliberating over the next few weeks and will be excited to announce CAWM 2022 speakers soon. We are happy to announce our Keynote Speaker for CAWM 2022. — Cyril is a professional Mountain Guide, EMS Instructor and Open Water Scuba Instructor with over forty-five …
View PDF Article Title: Closed Reduction of Anterior Shoulder Dislocations Performed by Ski Patrollers in the Alpine Prehospital Environment: A Retrospective Review Demonstrating Efficacy in a Canadian Ski Resort. Article Authors: Jamin M Mulvey, Ira N Carson, Kevin A Palmer Study Link: https://www.wemjournal.org/article/S1080-6032(21)00152-6/fulltext BOTTOM LINE: This study assessed the efficacy of training nonmedical ski patrollers to reduce anterior …
The Canadian Association for Wilderness Medicine (CAWM) is looking for an exceptional candidate with excellent organizational and communication skills who is a self-motivated “organization builder”. Please click on the following for more information about the position’s description. https://cawm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CAWM-Program-Director-Position-Description-Final.pdf Salary: 65 000$ Projected start date: Spring 2022 Contact: Please submit resumes confidentially to: Jennifer Steele Viti, SuccessMap Consulting Group at: jennifer@successmap.ca
