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Advanced Wilderness Life Support

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS) is a specialized training program designed to teach individuals how to provide medical care in remote or challenging environments where traditional resources may be unavailable. It focuses on skills such as trauma management, environmental injuries, and patient evacuation techniques. Participants learn to assess and treat injuries, manage illnesses, and make critical decisions under pressure, emphasizing improvisation and resourcefulness. AWLS is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, first responders, and medical professionals who may encounter emergencies in wilderness settings. The goal is to ensure optimal care until the patient can reach formal medical facilities.