Remote Medical International
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Remote Medical International (RMI or Remote Medical) is a wilderness medicine education and services provider located in Seattle, Washington. Along with other outdoor education providers such as NOLS
's Wilderness Medicine Institute, Center for Wilderness Safety and SOLO
, Remote Medical International offers training in techniques that go beyond the level of those used by urban care providers. RMI offers Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder
, and Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
training. Their educational mission is to prepare students and clients to handle any emergency situation, and most importantly, to help reduce the likelihood that an emergency will occur at all. In addition to the education and training Remote Medical offers, the company has a staff of offshore paramedic
s and EMT
s working all over the globe in different clinics and on a variety of expeditions at any given time. The company also specializes in telemedicine
, a rapidly developing way to provide treatment and guidance in remote settings.
, NOLS
and WMA
, Remote Medical International offers several different levels of training, from WFA to WEMT
.
Remote Medical offers a 16 hours and designed to provide elementary skills in remote care. The course is based on recommendations provided by the Wilderness Medical Society
.
Wilderness First Responder
A step below the WEMT
certification, the WFR course was first taught in 1984 by SOLO
. Since then WFR certification has become a frequent prerequisite for professional positions that involve work in the outdoors. The training offered by RMI is accepted by the American Mountain Guides Association
and by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician/Medical Person In Charge
Remote Medical offers a Wilderness EMT certification and qualification for the NREMT
exam and certification. Their program is similar in to those WEMT courses offered by SOLO and NOLS
. In addition, Remote Medical also teaches the United States Coast Guard
's Medical Person In Charge (MPIC). This certification is designed for providers who may be designated to take charge of medical care on-board vessels and is set forth in STCW Section A-VI/4.4-4.6 & Table A-VI/4.2.
Custom Courses
Remote Medical also offers customized courses for the government and groups who may present with special needs. An example would be medics from Madigan Army Medical Center.
services. According to the Telemedicine Information Exchange, "providing healthcare services via telemedicine offers many advantages. It can make specialty care more accessible to underserved rural and urban populations." Remote Medical is one of the only telemedicine
providers in its field.
Telemedicine is an emerging field of remote medicine that has a fair amount of controversy surrounding it. Companies like Remote Medical use it to access remote areas, such as mountain base camps, that would not otherwise have access to a physician when needed.
National Outdoor Leadership School
The National Outdoor Leadership School , is a non-profit outdoor education school based in the United States dedicated to teaching environmental ethics, technical outdoor skills, safety and judgment, and leadership on extended wilderness expeditions...
's Wilderness Medicine Institute, Center for Wilderness Safety and SOLO
Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities
Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities is a school based in Conway, New Hampshire dedicated to wilderness medicine and outdoor leadership training. Founded by Dr. Frank Hubbell in 1976, it was one of the first schools to offer education on wilderness emergency medicine...
, Remote Medical International offers training in techniques that go beyond the level of those used by urban care providers. RMI offers Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responders are individuals who are trained to respond to emergency situations in remote settings. They are part of a wide variety of wilderness medical professionals who deal with medical emergencies that occur in wilderness settings....
, and Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
Wilderness emergency medical technician
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, or WEMT, is the second highest level of wilderness emergency medical training available in the USA , or other courses for advanced providers such as AWLS, and RMAP...
training. Their educational mission is to prepare students and clients to handle any emergency situation, and most importantly, to help reduce the likelihood that an emergency will occur at all. In addition to the education and training Remote Medical offers, the company has a staff of offshore paramedic
Paramedic
A paramedic is a healthcare professional that works in emergency medical situations. Paramedics provide advanced levels of care for medical emergencies and trauma. The majority of paramedics are based in the field in ambulances, emergency response vehicles, or in specialist mobile units such as...
s and EMT
Wilderness emergency medical technician
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, or WEMT, is the second highest level of wilderness emergency medical training available in the USA , or other courses for advanced providers such as AWLS, and RMAP...
s working all over the globe in different clinics and on a variety of expeditions at any given time. The company also specializes in telemedicine
Telemedicine
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication and information technologies in order to provide clinical health care at a distance. It helps eliminate distance barriers and can improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available in distant rural communities...
, a rapidly developing way to provide treatment and guidance in remote settings.
History
Founded by Andrew Cull in 2001, the Remote Medical has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. According to the Inc. 500 list, RMI grew over 1000% between 2005 and 2008. Clients of Remote Medical include the United States Department of Defense and Federal Government. RMI staff have also been involved in Project (Red) and Summit on the Summit,Education and Telemedicine
In addition to offering providers with the products required for remote medical application, Remote Medical also teaches a variety of education and certification courses. Similar to other outdoor education providers like SOLOStonehearth Open Learning Opportunities
Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities is a school based in Conway, New Hampshire dedicated to wilderness medicine and outdoor leadership training. Founded by Dr. Frank Hubbell in 1976, it was one of the first schools to offer education on wilderness emergency medicine...
, NOLS
National Outdoor Leadership School
The National Outdoor Leadership School , is a non-profit outdoor education school based in the United States dedicated to teaching environmental ethics, technical outdoor skills, safety and judgment, and leadership on extended wilderness expeditions...
and WMA
WMA
WMA may refer to:- Organizations :*Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association, a nonprofit trade association for owners of manufactured home communities in California*Western Marble Arch, a synagogue in central London...
, Remote Medical International offers several different levels of training, from WFA to WEMT
Wilderness emergency medical technician
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, or WEMT, is the second highest level of wilderness emergency medical training available in the USA , or other courses for advanced providers such as AWLS, and RMAP...
.
Education and Training
Wilderness First AidRemote Medical offers a 16 hours and designed to provide elementary skills in remote care. The course is based on recommendations provided by the Wilderness Medical Society
Wilderness Medical Society
The Wilderness Medical Society was created on the 15th of February 1983 by three doctors from California--Dr Paul Auerbach, Dr Ed Geehr, and Dr Ken Kizer. It provides advice and guidance to medical personnel working in wilderness or backcountry environments...
.
Wilderness First Responder
A step below the WEMT
Wilderness emergency medical technician
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, or WEMT, is the second highest level of wilderness emergency medical training available in the USA , or other courses for advanced providers such as AWLS, and RMAP...
certification, the WFR course was first taught in 1984 by SOLO
Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities
Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities is a school based in Conway, New Hampshire dedicated to wilderness medicine and outdoor leadership training. Founded by Dr. Frank Hubbell in 1976, it was one of the first schools to offer education on wilderness emergency medicine...
. Since then WFR certification has become a frequent prerequisite for professional positions that involve work in the outdoors. The training offered by RMI is accepted by the American Mountain Guides Association
American Mountain Guides Association
The ‘’’American Mountain Guides Association’’’ is “our nation’s sole representative to the 21-member International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations , the international governing body responsible for guiding standards and education around the world.” AMGA is a non-profit organization that...
and by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.
Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician/Medical Person In Charge
Remote Medical offers a Wilderness EMT certification and qualification for the NREMT
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
The National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians is a US certification agency covering prehospital medical providers.- History :NREMT was established in 1970 in response to President Lyndon Johnson's Committee on Highway Traffic Safety recommended a national certifying agency for Emergency...
exam and certification. Their program is similar in to those WEMT courses offered by SOLO and NOLS
NOLS
Several different organisations use the acronym NOLS:*The National Outdoor Leadership School of the United States.*The National Organisation of Labour Students of the United Kingdom.*The National Organisation of Labor Students of Australia....
. In addition, Remote Medical also teaches the United States Coast Guard
United States Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven U.S. uniformed services. The Coast Guard is a maritime, military, multi-mission service unique among the military branches for having a maritime law enforcement mission and a federal regulatory agency...
's Medical Person In Charge (MPIC). This certification is designed for providers who may be designated to take charge of medical care on-board vessels and is set forth in STCW Section A-VI/4.4-4.6 & Table A-VI/4.2.
Custom Courses
Remote Medical also offers customized courses for the government and groups who may present with special needs. An example would be medics from Madigan Army Medical Center.
Telemedicine
As mentioned earlier, Remote Medical also offers telemedicineTelemedicine
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication and information technologies in order to provide clinical health care at a distance. It helps eliminate distance barriers and can improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available in distant rural communities...
services. According to the Telemedicine Information Exchange, "providing healthcare services via telemedicine offers many advantages. It can make specialty care more accessible to underserved rural and urban populations." Remote Medical is one of the only telemedicine
Telemedicine
Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication and information technologies in order to provide clinical health care at a distance. It helps eliminate distance barriers and can improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available in distant rural communities...
providers in its field.
Telemedicine is an emerging field of remote medicine that has a fair amount of controversy surrounding it. Companies like Remote Medical use it to access remote areas, such as mountain base camps, that would not otherwise have access to a physician when needed.
See also
- Wilderness medicineWilderness medicineWilderness medicine is defined by difficult patient access, limited equipment, and environmental extremes. Today, wilderness or expedition medicine is practiced by Wilderness First Responders, Wilderness EMTs, Remote/Offshore/Wilderness Paramedics and Physicians on expeditions, in outdoor...
- Wilderness First Aid
- Wilderness First ResponderWilderness First ResponderWilderness First Responders are individuals who are trained to respond to emergency situations in remote settings. They are part of a wide variety of wilderness medical professionals who deal with medical emergencies that occur in wilderness settings....
- Wilderness Emergency Medical TechnicianWilderness emergency medical technicianWilderness Emergency Medical Technician, or WEMT, is the second highest level of wilderness emergency medical training available in the USA , or other courses for advanced providers such as AWLS, and RMAP...