A faster EMT that opens more doors
No longer is it necessary to spend four months in a classroom to earn an EMT.
The NOLS WEMT is a one-month course where students rapidly build the skills they need to not only pass the National EMT Registry exam, but also to provide world class patient care for the sick and injured. This unique purpose built WEMT course, taught at our world class Wyss Wilderness Medicine campus, provides some of the most effective EMT training in the industry.
Top-Notch Instructors
NOLS finds and trains some of the most fun and experienced educators for our WEMT courses. Educating is in our DNA. The WEMT provides a highly dynamic learning environment that engages different learning styles. As a school that thrives in experiential learning, this WEMT course is a place where students learn practical skills alongside classroom instruction for an unparalleled approach to becoming a medical professional.
NOLS is the Gold Standard
We see repeat students from Search and Rescue organizations, ski patrollers, and EMTs. They come back to NOLS because the experience is unmatched. Our Wyss Campus has purpose-built classrooms, accommodations for students, and amazing outdoor opportunities when students have free time. It is a place to learn, grow, and dig into an outdoor life that will open up a lifetime of appreciation for the outdoors and wilderness medicine.
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COMPARING THE NOLS WEMT TO TRADITIONAL EMT
| National Board Pass Rate | 60-70% Pass Rate | 90-95% Pass Rate |
| Classroom vs. Hands-on Learning | 90% classroom, 10% hands-on real-world experiences | 50% in classroom, 50% in hands-on real-world experiences |
| Job Prospects | Local EMT companies | Over 300,000 NOLS grads across the globe to build an unparalleled international alumni network |
| *Total Cost | $6,000 | $5,000 |
*Total Cost includes tuition and living expenses during the course: $1,500 for traditional EMT tuition; four months of rent at $1,000 a month; and traditional EMT course fees at $500.
YOU AREN'T AN EMT WITHOUT PASSING THE NATIONAL REGISTRY
Before you can start your career as an EMT you have to pass the exams. NOLS has an industry leading 95% pass rate for the NREMT. Our unique learning environment pairs practical skills application with exam coaching throughout the entire WEMT. This leads not only to a deeper level of understanding but also to higher performance on the final exams. Limit distractions and immerse yourself in a cohort of students whose sole focus is devoted to succeeding in their desire to achieve this one goal.
HISTORY
Founded in 1990 the Wilderness Medicine Institute quickly became the premiere school for remote medical training. Joining NOLS in 2000 brought together a legacy outdoor organization with one of the most innovative Wilderness Medicine leadership teams in the country. NOLS is the go-to choice for medical training for organizations like the National Park Service and branches of the military. We partner with schools and students from Harvard to the Naval Academy. Start your career as a medical provider at NOLS!
