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…Backcountry and wilderness expeditions and daytrips can be a blast! One minute you’re  stimulated by the views and having fun, and in some instances, the next minute you’re on the ground after tripping on a rock, asking yourself, “Where did all that blood come from?” Having the right medical supplies can turn a potential disaster…

…The thing that makes Ricardo Flores exceedingly well qualified to serve as a National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education field instructor is his love of the outdoors and experience in group dynamics through his corporate  management experience. Specifically, Ricardo formerly worked as a logistics manager and a project manager for Proctor & Gamble, which…

…Join outdoor education and adventure-based recreation professionals for an educationally-focused immersion in the wilderness….

…Kate Javes has been a huge part of NCOAE’s continued success for a number of years, most recently as our EMS program director. Recently, Kate has decided to step back from that leadership role following three years of developing our Hybrid EMT training program.  In addition, Kate oversaw all of our EMT and AEMT courses…

…Explore some of the most beautiful mountains and rivers in the world on a 25-day Ecuador expedition!…

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…When it comes to describing the course of study for a school or university, the word “curriculum” is most often used, and it traditionally references all of the courses offered at a particular institution. Curriculum has been described as “a path for students to follow,” which is actually fitting when you think about the backcountry…

…Judging from the headline atop this particular blog post, you can gather that this is the fourth in a series of posts about the curriculum we offer here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE). And if you haven’t taken a look at the first three installments, it would behoove you to do…

…Our staff is here to guide you, way before you even step on a plane, bus, or van to head off to your new destination….

…A 21-day EMT certification course that satisfies eligibility requirements for the National Registry and State EMT certification….

…A 21-day EMT certification course that satisfies eligibility requirements for the National Registry and State EMT certification….

…A 14-day Ecuador expedition designed to give you the skills needed to explore the backcountry internationally….

…Patagonia is a land of extremes — explore some of the most beautiful mountains and rivers in the world during this 14-day expedition….

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…Develop essential wilderness knowledge and skills — while living and learning in wild, beautiful places throughout North Carolina!…

…It hasn’t been a speedy process but we continue be excited about the deep dive we’re offering up on the curriculum offered here at The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE). As you might recall, our last blog post on this topic covered the educational group (Ed Group) topics of feelings identification, levels…

…We’re sure the good folks over at the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics know this, but tt was Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, the father of Boy Scouting, who coined the phrase, “Try and leave this world a little better than you found it.” This retired British Army officer and founder of the scouting…

…Discover North Carolina’s remote, technical terrain, as you backpack and paddle through the wilderness on a 14-day adventure for teens!…

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