Attendance Policy
Students are required to attend all class sessions and field exercises. Limited absences for family or medical concerns can be accommodated. A review of the missed curriculum or examinations is the student’s responsibility. Email wilderness_medicine@nols.edu for more information or call 1-866-831-9001.
Cancellation and Transfer Policy
If NOLS Wilderness Medicine is providing the registration service for your course, the following policies apply. Policies vary by course type.
For Wilderness First Aid (WFA), WFR Recertification and Hybrid WFR Recertification, and Wilderness Medicine for the Professional Practitioner (WMPP) courses, if you cancel or withdraw from a course:
For Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA), Wilderness First Responder (WFR), and Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals (WUMP) courses, if you cancel or withdraw from a course:
For Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) courses, if you cancel or withdraw from a course:
For Medicine in the Wild (MED) and Wilderness Medicine Expedition (WME) courses, if you cancel or withdraw from a course:
NOLS recommends that students purchase optional Tuition Protection and Travel Insurance provided by Aon Affinity. Shop policies online.
If NOLS Wilderness Medicine is not providing the registration service for your course, you must contact the course sponsor to inquire about their cancellation and transfer policies.
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Attendance Requirements
Students are required to attend all class sessions and field exercises. Students may miss no more than 10% of the course hours. Review of missed curriculum or examinations is the student’s responsibility. Absences exceeding 10% of course hours will result in eligibility for testing and/or certification with no refunds of tuition or course costs.
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Weapons
No alcohol, no tobacco, no drugs, and no weapons are allowed in the classroom.
Pets and Service Animals
Pets are not allowed at the course site. This includes leashing them outside. Any student bringing a pet to class will be asked to leave until the pet is safely situated in a kennel or other facility. No exceptions.
If you have a service animal and intend to bring them to class, please contact us.
A qualified student is one that meets the Essential Eligibility Criteria for the course type they are applying for.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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