Take your first steps into emergency medicine.
Build on your wilderness medicine sills and earn an EMS license. The EMR is a common requirement for law enforcement, fire departments, and government agencies. Our course uses your existing base of knowledge as a WFR to deliver an accelerated 5-day curriculum. The class focuses on refreshing current skills, improving medical knowledge, and adding new skills. Students will be eligible for NREMT and North Carolina Office of EMS licensure following successful completion of the course.
- Topics:
- Medications
- EMS operations
- Trauma care
- Sick patient care
- Medical-legal concepts
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
*Students must hold a current WFR from SOLO or one of our reciprocal agencies
This course meets the NREMT and North Carolina OEMS requirements for EMR and students will be eligible to test for both NC and national licensure.
Bryson City Lodging: Available through NOC
Bryson City Meals: Available through NOC’s Restaurants
Recommended For: Backcountry Trip Leaders, Camp Counselors, River Guides, Ski Patrollers, students in Outdoor Recreation Programs
Certifications Received:
- EMR Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
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Courses Dates
| Course | Dates | Location | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WFR - EMR Bridge | Mar 17th - 21st, 2025 | Bryson City, NC | $700 |
What You'll Learn
- Patient Assessment
- EMS Operations
- Patient Handoff
- Treatment of Common Injuries
- Treatment of Medical Emergencies
- CPR + Operation of an AED
- EPI Auto Injector
Course In Action Photos
What To Expect
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Classroom and scenario-based learning. Hands-on skill practice.
What's Included
- Text book
- Training materials
Packing List
Print the course packing list by clicking on the print icon to the right.
NOC provides the primary gear needed for each course. Students should plan to have seasonally appropriate clothing, as we will spend a significant amount of time outside. Please look at zip code 28713 for packing.
Necessary Items
- Pen/pencil
- Notebook
- Record of current WFR certification
- Water bottle
- Close-toed shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
*Paddlers might bring gear that they would be likely to have on the river (PFD, float bags, etc)
During rafting season (March – October), students may spend a half day on the Nantahala River (rafting is not a guaranteed part of this program). For these months, please bring the following:
- River appropriate clothing
- Shoes that fasten securly to feet (no flip-flops)
Requirements
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Students must be at least 17 years of age to take this course.
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All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Food & Drink
NOC’s Main Campus outside of Bryson City, NC is home to two onsite restaurants. Hours vary seasonally. View hours for River’s End Restaurant and Big Wesser Riverside Pub. Snacks are available for purchase at the General Store. Students in this program will receive a discount card for use at NOC’s restaurants during the course.
Lodging
NOC offers several different lodging options on our Main Campus. Our most popular for this course is our Shared Basecamp Lodging where you would be in a room with other participants in the course. Student’s receive a discounted rate on lodging. Please call to inquire.