Wilderness Medicine, Emergency Medicine, & Outdoor Skills Courses
SOLO Southeast
NOC is proud to operate SOLO Southeast, a leader in wilderness medicine and survival training and a chapter of the renowned Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities organization. We offer hands-on outdoor skills training and wilderness medicine certifications ranging from Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder to EMT/WEMT and beyond. Designed for both professionals and outdoor enthusiasts, SOLO also provides single- and multi-day survival and skills courses.
Our flagship SOLO Southeast location welcomes individuals and groups from across the country to the Nantahala Outdoor Center’s 500-acre riverfront resort near Bryson City, North Carolina. With access to the Nantahala River, the Appalachian Trail, and the surrounding Nantahala National Forest, students gain real-world experience in a stunning natural setting. Multi-day course participants enjoy on-site lodging, dining, and amenities. In addition to our flagship campus, SOLO Southeast offers courses throughout Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina—whether you’re looking for a one-day foraging class or a nine-day WFR, there’s a course for every skill level and adventure.
Custom Training and Private Instruction
SOLO Southeast is the leader in outdoor education and wilderness medicine certification for groups across the Southeast. We offer custom instruction at the Nantahala Outdoor Center or in your location.
Our Instructors
SOLO instructors are practicing medical professionals with real-world experience across organizations such as mountain rescue teams, fire and EMS services, ski patrols, and related fields. They are engaging and adaptable educators who foster a supportive, collaborative, and motivating classroom atmosphere. Drawing on diverse professional and outdoor backgrounds, many instructors bring extensive expertise across a wide range of wilderness environments. Each instructor completes SOLO’s course-specific training to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction.
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