Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to do the following:

• Define high altitude sickness.
  
• Describe the body’s acclimatization process.
  
• List the 3 primary types of acute mountain sickness (AMS).
  
• List 2 additional forms of altitude sickness.
  
• Describe the symptoms of mild, moderate, and severe AMS.
  
• Discuss symptoms and treatment for high altitude cerebral edema (HACE).
  
• Discuss symptoms and treatment for high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE).
  
• List 3 medications used to treat High Altitude Sickness.
  
• Describe the use of portable hyperbaric chambers.
  
• Discuss high altitude effects on pre-existing conditions and contraindications for travel to high altitudes.
  
• List 5 preventive measures against developing high altitude sickness.