ESTABLISHED 2004
Medicine in Remote Areas (MIRA)
course, organized by the Resuscitation Council of Serbia, provides specialized training for healthcare professionals working in remote and hard-to-access areas. The course is designed to enhance participants' abilities to deliver emergency medical care in conditions that may be constrained by limited resources and infrastructure. It covers techniques and protocols for managing trauma, emergency situations, and both basic and advanced medical interventions in specific environments. Participants will learn to effectively use limited resources, perform patient assessments and treatments in challenging conditions, and manage emergencies in remote locations. The course aims to equip individuals with practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for effective emergency medical response outside major medical centers.
The MIRA course is intensive and hands-on, focusing on the stabilization and prolonged care of casualties until emergency services arrive. It covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Clinical Scope of Practice: Understanding the role and responsibilities of a medical officer in remote areas.
- Patient Assessment and Diagnosis: Techniques for assessing and diagnosing patients in the field.
- Airway Management: Use of devices like i-gel, LMA, and performing surgical airways.
- Chest and Abdominal Trauma: Management of thoracic and abdominal injuries.
- Hemorrhage Control: Techniques for controlling bleeding, including the use of tourniquets and hemostatic agents.
- Fracture Management: Use of various splints and immobilization techniques.
- Environmental Medicine: Handling medical issues related to extreme weather, altitude, and other environmental factors.
- Prolonged Field Care: Strategies for providing extended care when evacuation is delayed.
- Minor Injuries and Medical Emergencies: Management of minor injuries and common medical emergencies.
- Extrication Techniques: Safe methods for extricating patients from difficult situations.
- Bites and Stings: Treatment of bites and stings from snakes, scorpions, and spiders.
The course is ideal for medical professionals who work or aspire to work in remote and challenging environments. This includes:
- Paramedics
- Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
- Military medics
- Expedition medics
- Remote site healthcare providers
The MIRA course is crucial for those who need to provide medical care in areas where immediate access to advanced medical facilities is not available. It enhances the ability to:
- Perform life-saving interventions in remote settings.
- Manage patients with limited resources.
- Make critical decisions under pressure.
- Improve patient outcomes in challenging environments.
- Upon successful completion, participants receive a MIRA certification, which is typically valid for three years.