Our OAMI Custom Wilderness Medicine & Photography 101 course offers a unique blend of wilderness medicine education and photography instruction, providing participants with the opportunity to learn essential medical skills while honing their photography techniques in stunning natural environments. This innovative course combines hands-on wilderness medicine training with guided photography workshops, allowing participants to explore the intersection of medicine, nature, and artistry in an immersive outdoor setting.

Course Highlights:

• Wilderness Medicine Education: Receive comprehensive wilderness medicine training from experienced medical professionals and outdoor educators. Learn essential first aid skills tailored for remote outdoor environments, including patient assessment, wound management, splinting, and improvised medical techniques. Gain confidence in responding to medical emergencies in the wilderness while exploring the principles of wilderness safety and risk management.

• Photography Workshops: Participate in guided photography workshops led by experienced photographers and outdoor enthusiasts. Learn fundamental photography techniques, including composition, exposure, lighting, and storytelling, and gain practical insights into capturing compelling images of the natural world. Explore different photography genres, from landscape photography to wildlife photography, and unleash your creativity through hands-on practice and feedback sessions.

• Field Excursions: Embark on guided field excursions to scenic wilderness locations, providing ample opportunities for photography outings and hands-on wilderness medicine scenarios. From tranquil forests to rugged mountain landscapes, participants will have the chance to immerse themselves in nature while practicing their photography skills and applying wilderness medicine concepts in real-world settings.

• Integration of Art and Science: Explore the intersection of art and science as you learn to capture the beauty of nature through the lens of your camera while also acquiring life-saving medical skills. Discover how observation, creativity, and technical proficiency come together to create meaningful and impactful images, reflecting both the natural world and the human experience.

• Individualized Instruction: Benefit from individualized instruction and feedback from our expert instructors, who will provide personalized guidance and support to help you develop both your wilderness medicine proficiency and photography prowess. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, our instructors will tailor the instruction to meet your needs and foster your growth as a wilderness medicine practitioner and photographer.

Target Audience:

• Outdoor enthusiasts
• Photography enthusiasts
• Wilderness adventurers
• Nature lovers
• Healthcare professionals interested in wilderness medicine
• Amateur and professional photographers

Certification:

Upon completion of the Wilderness Medicine & Photography 101 course, participants will receive a certificate of completion from OAMI, recognizing their participation and achievement in wilderness medicine education and photography instruction.

Duration:

The duration of the course can be customized to meet the needs and preferences of participants, ranging from one day to one week. Our team will work with you to design a customized course schedule that balances wilderness medicine training, photography workshops, and outdoor excursions.

Outcome:

By participating in our Wilderness Medicine & Photography 101 course, participants will develop valuable skills in both wilderness medicine and photography, gaining confidence in responding to medical emergencies in remote outdoor environments while capturing the beauty of nature through their photography. Through experiential learning, creative expression, and outdoor adventure, participants will emerge from the course inspired, empowered, and equipped to explore and document the world around them with newfound expertise and passion.