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 This comprehensive one-day classroom (only) seminar focuses on the prevention, recognition and emergency management of Hypothermia, Cold Weather and Cold Water Emergencies. The seminar is specifically designed for Public Safety and Rescue Personnel (i.e. Fire, Rescue, EMS, Law Enforcement, Search and Rescue, etc.), as well as Medical Personnel (i.e. Physicians, Nurses, etc.). This seminar is presented using computer-generated slides and dramatic videotape footage and is presented by Dr. Murray Hamlet, retired from the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine - Natick Laboratories (MA). and Gerry Dworkin, Professional Aquatics Safety and Water Rescue Consultant for Lifesaving Resources.
Course Schedule
0830 - 0900 Registration
0900 - 1015 Hypothermia: Prevention, Recognition and Management
1015 - 1030 Break
1030 - 1145 Drowning and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
1145 - 1300 Lunch (on your own)
1300 - 1400 Equipment Demonstrations
1400 - 1500 Ice and Vehicle Rescue
1500 - 1515 Break
1515 - 1600 Alligators (if the cold don't get you, the alligators will....)
1600 - 1630 Closing
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