404 Error File Not Found The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.Guatemala COMPLETED: January 6th - 16th, 2015 (CHECK BACK FOR NEXT YEARS DATES)**Planning for March 2017**ADVANCED WILDERNESS LIFE SUPPORT (AWLS®)- GUATEMALAJoin us in Guatemala for our and discover it's jungles, mountains, rivers, landscape and beautiful scenery. The rich flora and fauna and diverse culture provide the perfect location to learn and practice Wilderness Medicine. Experience an amazing country and meet the local volunteer bomberos and herpetologist - an experience you won't forget. WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?This course is ideal for those interested in providing medical care in the wild or those travel enthusiasts, group leaders, climbers, walkers, EMT’s, nurses or doctors with a desire to learn medical treatment in austere environments. While completing the core curriculum of this AWLS® certification course we will travel throughout Guatemala climbing it's highest peak Tajumulco, raft the Cahbon river, explore the beautiful scenery and much more while completing the core lectures, skills and scenario based sessions at various locations along the route.

ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL:Learn the latest practical hands-on wilderness medical skills for patient assessment, stabilization and evacuation.Practice your skills in live scenarios in a wilderness and mountain environmentWork with our expert faculty and explore GuatemalaEarn your AWLS® certification accredited by the University of Utah School of Medicine.Obtain up to 20.5 hours of CME or Fellowship credits from the Wilderness Medicine SocietyThe AWLS program focuses on treatment of the most common injuries and illnesses encountered making the AWLS certification the standard in the medical industry for wilderness medicine. This course offers intensive practical skills CERTIFICATION:Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) CertificateApproved for 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and WMS FAWM Credits TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:Visit the famous and tranquil turquoise pools of Semuc ChampeyWhite Water raft down the Cahbon river through jungle clad canyonsClimb to the summit of Tajumulco volcano (4,220 metres), the highest mountain in Central AmericaExperience live venomous and non-venomous snake demonstration from local herpetologist and tropical medicine doctorEnjoy last night in Antigua

, the country’s famous Spanish Colonial City with option of zip-liningEnjoy an energetic and experienced team with additional discussions on altitude medicine and jungle medicine.ITINERARY:Day 1 – Arrive in Guatemala City and overnight in hotel.Day 2 – Transportation to local Volunteer Bomberos: Firehouse, Wilderness Lectures, Snake Demo StayDay 3 – Drive to Semuc Champey Lodge. Budget Blinds Centennial CoDay 4 – Travel to Semuc Champey, hike and swim in beautiful turquoise pools. Homes For Sale On DohenySkills session and scenarios.Zappa Che T-ShirtDay 5 – Up early to white water raft the Cahbon River. Back to Guatemala City in Evening.Day 6 – Drive to Xela to prepare for Summit Climb of Tajumulco. Day 7 – Early rise for bus ride to Tajumulco and hike to camp. 

Scenarios along the way.Day 8 – Rise early and greet the sunrise on the summit of Tajumulco. Experience the beautiful views. Day 9 – Drive to Antigua and explore the local culture. Day 10 - AM Final Exams over breakfast. Drive to Coffee plantation for final scenario / skills session. Last meal as a group. Day 11 - Shuttle back to airport.THE AWLS TEAM / FACULTY:The travel logistics and leadership will be provided by an extremely experienced SOS team, local volunteer mountain guides and white water rafting guides. The AWLS instructors / Wild Med Adventures Team are all mountaineers, well traveled and experienced, but are only responsible for the educational aspect of this trip. Please see BIO's for instructor information.Rescue Insurance is mandatory and we recommend Global Rescue: Sign-up and see details be clicking Logo belowPAYMENT / COSTS:Trip Cost Only: $2,999 Additional CME / AWLS certification cost: $699AWLS Certificate without CME: $300Deposit: $699**INCENTIVES AND DISCOUNTS**1. 

Early bird: Delegates signing up prior to December 1st will receive a $250 discount on the total priceIncluded:  10 nights lodging, AWLS manual and certification, Wild Med T-shirt or hat, guiding and most meals (As per the itinerary)Excluded: All Flights to Guatemala, airport taxes, travel insurance, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, & zip-lining. Also, does not include additional days of travel or global rescue insurance (required). Cancellation Policy: TOUR ONLY Your deposit for the travel portion of the course is nonrefundable if the course is not cancelled. If we do not reach the requirement of 6 participants and we have to cancel then a full refund will be given. The entire balance of your trip fee and CME fee will be due Nov. 15th prior to departure. NO refunds will be given after Sept. 15th. If you have not paid in full by Nov. 15st a late fee of $250 will be applied to cost. We have a minimum registration requirement of 6 participants and a maximum of 20. If the course is cancelled due to insufficient registration you will receive a full refund.

Please contact us before purchasing plane tickets to confirm minimum number of registrants. The final trip cancellation date will be Dec. 1st , 2016.USTED ES NUESTRO VISITANTE N�MERO: Es todo un honor para nosotros que nos visiten en nuestra p�gina Web. noticias, videos, fotos y todo lo que se relacione con el Heroico Cuerpo de Bomberos Voluntarios de Cabo San Lucas. duda o sugerencia h�ganosla llegar haciendo clic en el bot�n Meteorol�gicas en Tiempo Real