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Awesome Class!21-Nov-2011

I have been a professional Paramedic for 17 years. I have been through a lot of training program..

NOC Reduces lodging costs for WEMT class07-Mar-2011

Base camp accommodation at NOC is now only $5/night for WEMT students. Basecamp is NOC's premium bun..

Quality Instruction14-Apr-2010

“I have never been around the consistent high quality, state-of-the- art instruction that ..

SOLO Experience20-Jul-2005

“…I looked around for the best possible training for our leaders and became co..

SOLO Southeast at NOC

SOLO, the originator of the wilderness medicine training and certification system, now has a home in the Southeast: Nantahala Outdoor Center.

SOLO wilderness medicine certification is recognized by organizations such as state EMS licensing boards, professional guiding organizations, the US Coast Guard, the American Camping Association, the Continuing Education Coordinating Board for Emergency Medical Services (CECBEMS) and countless others.

SOLO-certified guides enjoy employment at Outward Bound, the Appalachian Mountain Club, as well as camps, ski patrols and other similar organizations. SOLO’s instruction staff is recognized as one of the best trained and most progressive in the industry. NOC is pleased to partner with SOLO to offer courses in the Southeast.