Bibliographic Information
Article Title
Wilderness Medicine Education: How to Choose the Right Resources for Archaeology Field Programs
Journal Title
Advances in Archaeological Practice
Author(s)
Hawkins, Seth C., and Winstead, Corey
Month of Publication
March
Year of Publication
2021
Volume Number
9
Issue Number
1
Article Pages
49–55
Web Address (URL)
Additional Information
Language
English
Notes
Abstract
Wilderness medicine classes are widely available to archaeologists and field scientists, but because wilderness medicine is an unregulated field, knowing what the various courses and products mean can be difficult. Based on the education chapter in the recently published textbook Wilderness EMS, this article—written by same two authors as the book—explores a number of topics relevant for the field scientist, program director, or administrator seeking to obtain wilderness medicine training for archaeologists. The article first explores the history of wilderness medicine products and certificates available to interested parties. It then differentiates between the various products available today along with their benefits and limitations for the end user. Products and trainings described include certifications (including Wilderness First Aid [WFA], Wilderness Advanced First Aid [WAFA], Advanced Wilderness First Aid [AWFA], and Wilderness First Responder [WFR]), as well as single use or continuing education trainings (including Stop the Bleed, CPR, conference courses, and field schools). Particular attention is paid to the specific and actionable needs of a field scientist in remote areas.
Taxonomies
RPA Codes & Standards
- Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
- Archaeologist's Responsibility to Colleagues, Employees, and Students
- Integrity of Research Methodology
- Procedures for Field Survey or Excavation
CIfA Codes
- Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
- Principle 5: Recognition of aspirations of employees, colleagues and helpers in all matters of employment
Keywords & Terms
- Adequate Preparation
- Emergency Response
- Environmental Impact and Issues
- Funding, Employment, and/or Compensation for Work
- General Archaeological Ethics
- Health and Wellness
- Incident Response
- Integrity of Research Methodology and Field Procedures
- Outdoor Leadership
- Preservation of Archaeological Resources
- Professional Qualification
- Professional Relationships and Communication
- Professional Standards
- Standards of Training and Student/Teacher Responsibilities
- Wilderness and Field Medicine
- Workplace Safety Standards
Topics & Issues
- Archaeological Education
- Archaeological Ethics - Other
- Archaeological Societies and Codes of Ethics
- Careers in Archaeology
- Cultural Resource Management (CRM)
- Environmental Issues, Impacts, and Regulations
- Ethical Dilemmas
- Ethical Responsibilities of Archaeologists
- Landscape Issues, Archaeology, and Ethics
- Natural Disasters
- Professional Development
- Professionalism and Professional Standards
- Universities, Academia, and Student Training
- Working with Student Volunteers and the Public

