Course Description
The High Altitude Illnesses and Injuries course blends practical operational considerations with scientific research. Our course focuses on acclimatization strategies, physiology, and cold related injuries. It is a “must-have” for anyone that operates at altitude.
Topics Covered Include
- Performance at Altitude
- Physiological Changes at Altitude
- AMS/HACE/HAPE
- Prevention of Acute Mountain Sickness
- Nutrition at High Altitude—Special Considerations
- Thermal Injuries in Cold Environment
- Altitude Acclimatization
- Staging Ascents/Slow Ascent
- Intermittent Altitude Exposure (IAE)