Lake Winnipesaukee
AWLS® July 14-17, 2021
Six Mile Island, Meredith, NH
We are so excited to announce our first course of 2021! Join us for an adventure filled vacation on Six Mile Island in the heart of Lake Winnipesaukee and earn your Advanced Wilderness Life Support Certification. We will spend our days developing a skillset to identify and treat the most common injuries and illnesses found in the backcountry while enjoying the fruits of lake living. Activities will include kayaking, swimming, snorkeling, waterskiing, yoga, fishing, stargazing, and more! Unwind on island time listening to the loon calls and lapping waves against the shoreline. Gaze out at the majestic mountain vistas, read a book on the dock, take in the sunset, and cherish the time surrounded by good company and delicious food. This is the perfect summer getaway to earn CME and escape the daily grind!
Trip includes
Professional faculty and staff
4 days and 3 nights lodging
All meals from dinner on day 1 through breakfast on day 4 cooked by our own private chef
20.5 Category 1 CME credits and AWLS® Certification
Boat transportation to and from the island
Canoe and kayak rentals
Live accordion music
Course goals
Learn to treat the most common injuries and illnesses encountered in the wilderness
Be prepared for you next backcountry outing by practicing patient assessments, resource limited treatments, and evacuation techniques
Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
Earn your AWLS® certification
Obtain up to 20.5 hours of CME or FAWM credits from the Wilderness Medical Society
Who can come?
Our table is always set for everyone!
Designed for all folks looking to learn or provide wilderness medical care for their next outdoor adventure
EMT, paramedic, MA, RN, RRT, PA, NP, PhD, MD, DO, or students in a medical specialty
Partners/spouses welcome!
If you do not have a medical background, you are still welcome to attend!
Itinerary
Day 1
4pm Arrival: Meet at Goodhue Boat Company and boat out to the island together
5pm Course orientation and introductions
6:30pm Welcome dinner
Sunset evening activity
Campfire
Day 2
7am Optional Morning yoga/dock workout/waterski
8am Breakfast
9am Morning activity
12pm Lunch
1pm Afternoon activity
4pm free time for activities or relaxation
6pm Dinner with live accordion music
Sunset evening activity
Day 3
7am Optional Morning yoga/dock workout/waterski
8am Breakfast
9am Morning activity
12pm Lunch
1pm Afternoon activity
4pm Practical scenarios
7pm Dinner
Sunset evening activity
Day 4
7am Optional morning paddle/waterski
8am Breakfast
9am Closing activities
10am Pack up and shuttle back to mainland
Cheers until next time!
Directions
Goodhue Boat Company
31 Lovejoy Sands Road
Meredith, NH 03253
*Airport shuttle available for additional fee (Boston-Logan airport: 144 miles/ 1hr 45 min; Manchester, NH airport 69 miles/ 1hr 10 min)
Destination
Six Mile Island
*We will all meet at Goodhue Boat Company in Meredith, NH and travel three miles together by boat to Six Mile Island
Lodging
Participants will all stay on the island together in a rustic, multibedroom house with shared rooms.
A discounted fee will be applied for individuals who choose to sleep in tents
We have limited spots, so sign up fast!
Cuisine
All meals will be provided from dinner on day 1 through breakfast on day 4
We are pleased to announce the addition of our own private cook
We will do their best to accommodate all dietary preferences - Please let us know of any specific requests
Accreditation
Approved for up to 20.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits and FAWM credits
Advanced Wilderness Life Support Certificate
*Reduced fee available for those attendees not requiring certification
Insurance, medical forms
While this is a medical conference, we do not offer personal insurance or medical care. We will do all we can to optimize the safety of guests, yet know there are unforeseen events that could pose challenges.
We recommend individual travelers insurance if needed.
Global Rescue is an example of one company that provides travel insurance. Click here for more information:
Course topics
Animal, Insect, Arthropod, Marine Bites & Stings
Avalanche
Dive Medicine
Head, Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, Skin
High Altitude Related Problems
Hyperthermia
Hypothermia & Frostbite
Infectious Disease
Lightning
Medical kits
Medical Problems
Moving an Injured Patient
Patient Assessment
Patient Packaging & Evacuation
Submersion Injuries
Water Disinfection & Purification
Wound & Musculoskeletal Injuries Management
COVID policy
We are requiring all participants to be fully vaccinated and show proof of their vaccination status by July 14, 2021
Travel policies will abide by NH, CDC, and federal guidelines
Cancellation policy: all fees returned excluding a $500 non-refundable deposit if you cancel on or before July 7, 2021. No refund if you cancel after July 7, 2021.
If we are forced to cancel the course due to COVID-19, all fees will be returned except for a $100 non-refundable deposit.
Trip cost
$1650: Physicians
$1550: Non-physician medical professionals and students
$1400: Non-medical participants (spouses, partners, etc.) not requiring CME or AWLS certifications
**Additional discounts are offered for those choosing to bring a tent and camping gear
Full cost is due at signup
Cancellation policy: all fees will be returned minus a $500 non-refundable deposit if canceled on or before July 7, 2021.