Wilderness Paramedic Revision Guide: IBSC approved revision guide for the Wilderness Paramedic Certification (WP-C) examination - Softcover

Corrick, Fenella; Mallinson, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1917521073 ISBN 13: 9781917521079

Publisher: Caladrius Press, 2025

Synopsis

This book is the International version of the "WP-C Exam Prep" book and contains the same educational content as that text.

Whether you're preparing for the IBSC WP-C exam, applying to search and rescue teams or advancing your skills in expedition or wilderness medicine, this is your essential guide to success

Prepare with confidence for the Wilderness Paramedic (WP-C) exam with this comprehensive study guide designed for paramedics, PAs, nurses and physicians. Aligned to the official exam blueprint this book covers everything you need to succeed:

• Critical care in wilderness environments
• Prolonged field care
• Environmental challenges (altitude, hypothermia, avalanche, caving, diving)
• Search & command theory
• Medical emergencies
• Technical rescue (rope rescue, helicopter operations, and decision-making)

Includes a full-length practice exam!

About this title

About the Authors

Dr Corrick WP-C is the medical officer for Assynt Mountain Rescue Team and works as a Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Physician in the Outer Hebrides and the Highlands of Scotland. She is also a Senior Lecturer and doctoral supervisor with the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine.

Dr Mallinson WP-C is a Senior Lecturer with the College of Remote and Offshore Medicine and works as a Prehospital Care Physician. He has been a mountain rescue doctor for three teams across the United Kingdom and is a registered paramedic. He lives and works in the Highlands of Scotland.

Edition details

• Publisher: Caladrius Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1917521073
• ISBN 13: 9781917521079
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 242