About

The Wilderness Medicine and Rescue Semester is a unique blend of wilderness skills, medicine, rescue, and leadership. The course is designed for those who aspire to be members of a search and rescue team, lead wilderness trips, learn risk management for whitewater, assist with rock rescue, or work on an urban ambulance. If this is how you want to spend your time, then this semester will help you achieve those goals. The semester includes an intensive four-week Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) classroom-based course, a wilderness backpacking section, a rock climbing and rock rescue camp, and river travel and rescue. The semester is woven with themes of leadership, expedition behavior, communication and decision-making, as well as wilderness evacuation, swiftwater, and rock rescue skills. This demanding semester will challenge you in both traditional and wilderness classrooms. The days are long, and the expectations are high. The rigors of this semester will provide you with the theoretical and practical foundations for a career in outdoor recreation, medicine, and rescue.

Financial aid

Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.

Organization

NOLS

NOLS, the National Occupational Learning School, is a top-tier vocational institution specializing in healthcare certification programs, dedicated to providing exceptional education for aspiring healthcare professionals. Situated conveniently for students, NOLS offers state-of-the-art facilities with advanced classrooms for immersive learning experiences. Their renowned faculty, comprised of industry experts, delivers practical knowledge, ethical values, and real-world skills. NOLS offers a range of high-demand healthcare programs, from Certified Nursing Assistants to Registered Nurses, combining comprehensive theoretical instruction with hands-on clinical training. Beyond the classroom, NOLS fosters professional development through internships with local healthcare providers, ensuring students gain valuable exposure. NOLS is committed to affordability, offering financial aid and scholarships, and embraces diversity and inclusion to create a thriving, inclusive learning environment. Accredited by respected authorities, NOLS is a pioneer in healthcare education, shaping passionate individuals who make a tangible difference in people's lives, making it the ideal choice for a meaningful and rewarding healthcare career.

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