Joint Symposium on Mountain Medicine and Avalanche Rescue - JOSMAR 2008
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Download folder here (1,2 MB, 08.04.08, Final draft): Includes information ablut JOSMAR and program for the workshop.

The concept

During 4 days in April we gather both amateurs and professionals, working with mountain medicine, mountain rescue and avalanche rescue. JOSMAR 2008 gives the delegates the opportunity to attend high-standard lectures and gather hand-on experience in both fields.

Our aim is to provide the delegates with a deeper understanding for the challenges in mountain medicine and avalanche rescue, as well as memorable experiences and social interactions.

The symposium set-up

You must upon registration sign up for either Mountain Medicine or Avalanche Rescue, as the sessions are presented simultaneously. At the symposium, however, it is possible to attend the sessions parallel from your original choice if the other topic is of particular interest.

In order to receive the JOSMAR Avalanche Rescue Course Certificate, you have to attend all sessions on two successive days (intermediate and/or advanced level).

Saturday and Sunday are labeled “Intermediate level”. Although not a novice level, the lectures and the workshops will the first two days be suitable also for people who are not very experienced with either Mountain Medicine or Avalanche Rescue. We do however recommend that delegates have more than basic knowledge for maximum outcome.

Monday and Tuesday are labeled “Advanced level”. Before attending these sessions you should have completed the introductory days, have similar experience or be a professional health/rescue worker.

The following may be used as a guide for target groups on the different sessions:

Saturday and Sunday, both sessions: Mountain guides, teachers in mountaineering, nurses, ambulance personal, physicians, volunteer and professional rescue workers, interested mountaineers.

Monday and Tuesday, Mountain Medicine: Health-, and rescue professionals.

Monday and Tuesday, Avalanche Rescue: Mountain Guides. Volunteer-and professional rescue workers.

Languages

The main language for JOSMAR 2008 will be English. Some sessions may be presented in Norwegian, with concurrent English visual presentation. The workshops will be coached in either English or Norwegian, depending on the native language of the coach.