Credit hours will be awarded on the basis of 15 hours of in-class time per credit hour or other measure conforming to the requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the UNC Board of Governors.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵCourse Equivalents
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵPRM Course | Landmark Learning Course | Notes |
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PRM 356 Outdoor First Aid (4 credits) * AND PRM 426- Water-based Outdoor (4 credits) * AND PRM 486- Field Experience (4 credits) * |
Landmark Semester includes the following courses: NOLS 105: Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals** AND Level 2 Canoe Instructor and Level 4 Swift Water Rescue and Wilderness Lifeguard** AND Leave No Trace (LNT) Master Educator |
*Student will be enrolled in 3 PRM courses for the Landmark Semester package of courses. **Must complete all Landmark Semester Courses to earn 12 hours. No partial credit will be given. |
PRM 486 Field Experience (3 credits) |
Basic First Aid and CPR Instructor | |
UG Level: PRM 486 Field Experience (3 credits) OR Grad Level: EOE 680 Independent Study (3 credits) |
Leave No Trace (LNT) Master Educator | |
PRM 486 Field Experience (2 Credits) |
Swift water Rescue | |
PRM 486 Field Experience (2 Credits) |
Wilderness Lifeguard | |
PRM 486 Field Experience (3 credits) OR Grad Level: EOE 680 Independent Study (3 credits) |
Introduction to River Conaoeing Instructor | |
PRM 486 Field Experience (4 credits) |
Leave No Trace (LNT) Master Educator | |
UG Level: PRM 352 Beginner/Intermediate Whitewater Kayaking (3 credits) OR PRM 353 Beginner/Intermediate Whitewater Canoeing (3 credits) OR PRM 486 Field Experience (3 credits) OR Grad Level: EOE 680 Independent Study (3 credits) |
Level 4 Canoe or Kayak Instructor | If Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵstudent, PRM advisor will determine which course to provide as an equivalent. |
UG Level: PRM 356 Outdoor First Aid (4 Credits) OR Grad Level: EOE 680 Independent Study (3 credits) |
NCOEMS 101: Hybrid EMT Intensive OR Emergency Medical Technician Intensive (EMT) |
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UG Level: PRM 486 Field Experience (3 credits) OR Grad Level: EOE 680 Independent Study (3 credits) |
Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals (WUMP) | |
UG Level: PRM 357 Wilderness First Responder (4 Credits) OR Grad Level: EOE 680 Independent Study (3 credits) |
NOLS 103: Wilderness First Responder (WFR) | |
PRM 252 Wilderness First Aid (2 Credits) |
NOLS 102: Wilderness First Aid | |
PRM 356 Outdoor First Aid (4 credits) |
NOLS WEMT Hybrid (NCOEMS 101 + NOLS 105) |
Fall and Spring semester only:
You may receive academic credit as part of your regular course load by permission
of Dr. Bobilya. Please contact Dr. Bobilya directly at ajbobilya@wcu.edu.
Your academic credits are eligible for financial aid during fall and spring semesters
by approval of Dr. Bobilya.
Summer and Winter breaks:
Contact Landmark Learning for course availability to register and pay for the course
directly through Landmark Learning and Educational Outreach.
Registration must be completed and payment received prior to the first day of class.
Non-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵStudents:
Non-Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓƵstudents who wish to receive academic credit should follow the procedure below.
If you have questions about this process, email Educational Outreach at learn@wcu.edu.