Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

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Elevate Your Expertise: Earn Continuing Education Credits Through NCOAE

Embark on a transformative journey with NCOAE and earn accredited continuing education credits through the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). Our immersive Wilderness Medicine courses not only empower you with life-saving skills but also grant you official recognition that sets you apart. 

Seize this opportunity to elevate your capabilities and make a lasting impact on the world of outdoor leadership and healthcare. Here’s what you need to know:

NCOAE Wilderness Medicine is Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE)

When you successfully complete select NCOAE wilderness medicine courses, you’ll qualify for CAPCE CEUs that may be accepted by organizations that require continuing education documentation. 

For example, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and the Office of EMS in your state may accept the CAPCE continuing education units you receive from NCOAE. Other organizations requiring CEUs for maintaining or renewing a particular certification or professional qualification might include your college or university or employer.

NCOAE Courses Offering CEUs

Successfully completing the following NCOAE Wilderness Medicine Courses allows you to apply for CAPCE CEUs:

Depending on your course, you may qualify to receive up to 78 CEUs!

Continuing education credits are based on a number of factors, including successfully completing your NCOAE Wilderness Medicine course, which includes achieving proficiency in one or more of the following areas of practice:

Successfully completing the Hybrid NCOAE Wilderness First Aid course qualifies you to earn up to 25 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Please click the image to access documentation detailing the number of CEUs you may be eligible to receive.

WFA Documentation

Successfully completing the Hybrid NCOAE Wilderness First Responder course qualifies you to earn up to 78 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Please click the image to access documentation detailing the number of CEUs you may be eligible to receive.

Successfully completing the Hybrid NCOAE Wilderness First Responder Recertification course qualifies you to earn up to 25.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Please click the image to access documentation detailing the number of CEUs you may be eligible to receive.

Successfully completing the NCOAE Wilderness Upgrade for EMT course qualifies you to earn up to 78 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Please click the image to access documentation detailing the number of CEUs you may be eligible to receive.

Questions About CEUs

For more information about Continuing Education Units available through NCOAE Wilderness Medicine, please contact the NCOAE office in Wilmington, N.C., by emailing info@ncoae.org or calling (910) 399-8090 during weekday business hours.