Hybrid WFR Recertification

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Hybrid WFR Recert Course Outline

Hybrid WFR Recert Overview

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Venue: https://www.chicagobotanic.org/

Address: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022

Building: Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden Classroom 2

What to Expect From Your NOLS Hybrid WFR recertification Course

The Hybrid WFR recertification combines self paced online learning with 2 days of in-person training. You’ll begin by completing work in an online platform that includes readings, videos and quizzes. The 2-day in-person course will focus on skills and scenarios.

You'll learn both in the classroom and in outdoor settings regardless of weather, so come prepared for wet, muddy, cold, or hot environments!

Prerequisites:

• Please check out our recertification policies to make sure you're eligible to renew your certification.

• Please ensure you have access to the Canvas platform for the online modules, which are prerequisites for the in-person class. These modules, along with the final quiz, must be completed before Day 1. For technical help with Canvas, contact us at canvas_help@nols.edu.

ARRIVAL & SCHEDULE:

• Please arrive by 7:45 AM on Day 1 for check-in.

• Class runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.

• A NOLS CPR class will be held on the evening of Day 1 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Travel, Meals, and Lodging:

• Meals and Lodging

  • Meals and lodging packages are not available for this course.

  • 5 minutes drive from the venue there are many grocery stores and food options.

  • A cafe offering a variety of food and beverages is located inside the Visitor Center

• Lodging Options:

  • Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook, 1505 Lake Cook Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

  • Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

  • Red Roof PLUS+ Chicago - Northbrook/ Deerfield, 340 S Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015

• Travel Directions:

  • The venue is a 30-45 min drive north of downtown Chicago and a 25-30 min drive northeast of O'Hare International Airport.

    
    

• Parking Lot 5 and 6:

  • We will provide QR code that can be used by event attendees, granting them free admission and parking for the event. Park in lots 5 or 6 unless you require an accessible parking space in front of the building 

Continuing Education (Learn More)

• Pre-approved for 18 hours of EMT Continuing Education Hours by the  Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education(CAPCE).

Academic Credit (Learn more)

This course is approved for 1 college credits through Western Colorado University.

Registration and all customer service for this course is handled by NOLS Wilderness Medicine.

NOLS Course Policies Apply Please review NOLS policies including cancellation policies, attendance requirements, minimum age requirements, and more.

This NOLS wilderness medicine course is sponsored by Midwest Outdoor Skills Training, contact us at midwestoutdoorskills@gmail.com