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NOLS and the Flagstaff Field Institute offer the finest in wilderness medicine education

NOLS Wilderness Medicine is the international leader in wilderness medicine education. The NOLS Wilderness Medicine curriculum is dynamic, accurate, practical and empowering, and seasoned instructors facilitate an active, fun, and engaging educational experience that provides students with the skills and confidence to manage emergencies in the backcountry.  NOLS Wilderness Medicine is accredited by CAPCE, and NOLS Wilderness Medicine certifications are recognized throughout the world.

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The Flagstaff Field Institute

NOLS instructor Pete Walka and the Flagstaff Field Institute have sponsored more than 300 courses with NOLS during the past 20 years. In cooperation with NOLS, the Flagstaff Field Institute functions as the center of wilderness medicine education in Arizona and beyond.

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