Gain confidence and knowledge to make your high altitude adventures safer and more enjoyable. This course is for everyone going to high altitude, whether you’re going on holiday or working as an expedition professional.
Through videos, case studies and activities you will learn about:
- Human physiology at high altitude
- Acclimatisation
- Route planning
- High altitude illnesses (prevention, recognition and management)
- Using a Portable Altitude Chamber
- Other altitude related medical conditions
- Optimising sleep
- Nutrition for high altitude
- Preparing for travel to high altitude
- Medical kit considerations
- Managing emergencies
This course aims to empower women to optimise their health and wellbeing for mountain adventures. It is for women or anyone working with or supporting women in the mountains.
Through video lectures, you will learn about:
- Practicalities: toileting, menstruation and hygiene
- The menstrual cycle
- Contraception and menstrual suppression
- Altitude physiology & Illness: differences between men & women
- Nutrition
- Breast health
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
- Women specific equipment
- Other women specific medical problems
Student Discount
I offer students 50% discount for my courses – email me (drhannahlock@gmail.com) from your school or university email address to get a discount code.
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