SOLO Wilderness Medicine Courses at NOC

Get SOLO Certification in WFR, WEMT, WFA and More!

NOC has partnered with Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO), the pioneers of wilderness medicine certification to offer a new venue for SOLO certification in the southeast. With more than 65 combined years in the outdoor industry, this partnership gives outdoor professionals a single destination for building backcountry skills in the mountains of western NC. SOLO Southeast coursework includes WFR, Wilderness First Aid, WEMT and more. More than just an outdoor first aid course, wilderness medicine certification is a career asset for anyone aspiring to be an expedition leader, camp counselor, backcountry guide or a career military or law enforcement professional.  

SOLO Southeast Courses:

• AHA HeartSaver CPR
• Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
  
  • Advanced Wilderness First Aid (AWFA)
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
  • NEW!!! WFR in Costa Rica
  • Wilderness First Responder Recertification
• Wilderness EMT (WEMT) Intensive
  • EMT Basic
  • EMT Basic - Refresher
  • Wilderness Module
  • NEW!!! Advanced Wilderness Module (AWEMT)

About SOLO Southeast Courses

SOLO's famous wilderness training courses are held at NOC's Wesser Campus located on the banks of the Nantahala River.  But don't get too cozy. We have a strong philosophy of hands-on, outdoor learning and real-life scenarios in the challenging environment that surrounds NOC. Students leave with the ability to interpret emergencies, apply good judgement and execute decisions. SOLO courses teach prevention first, treatment second and emphasize a wilderness ethic of respect and stewardship.

Meet the Leaders

NOC's Wilderness Medicine department is managed by Jonathon Bryant who has more than 10 years experience teaching and leading expeditions in the jungles of the Amazon and Borneo. He is supported by senior instructors Christian Conway, JP Bevilaqua and Anne Sontheimer. JP has more than a decade of experience as a wilderness instructor and guide and is currently training for the US Kayak Team. Anne is one of the nations leading kayak instructors, as well as a former ski patrole and veteran adventure travel guide.

Earn Credit for Your Wilderness Training!

SOLO Southeast courses are now accredited by Southwestern Community College! We'll send you full details on earning college credits when you sign up for a course. AWFA qualifies for 2 credits. WFR qualifies for 4 credits.

More Information

For more information, contact SOLO Southeast by calling NOC at 888-905-7238 ext. 7190. You can also visit SOLO's website by clicking here.

Still want to read more? Check out these NOC Wilderness Medicine blogs:

Another WFR Concludes at SOLO Southeast, with High Praise From Participants

WEMT's-in-Training Arrive at NOC

WEMT: Week Two Update