Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

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HWFR Course Overview

Student Agreement

HWFR Course Outline

Communicable Disease Practices

Travel, 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.

Getting there and Parking:

• The course will be in the Student Recreation Facility (SRF) on the east side of campus. The best lot for parking is HLPS in dark blue, right off Halsted & Polk Streets. However, any of the dark blue and yellow lots are an option. There is also street parking along Halsted (south of Roosevelt), Taylor, Van Buren, and throughout Greektown. You can find prices for the UIC lots here.  

• Using the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the Blue Line "L" stop is UIC / Halsted, and then the buses run along Halsted, Harrison, and Taylor streets as well. 

• While on UIC Campus, you may require access to WiFi. If so, please use this link. You are welcome to bring your own food for yourself; UIC has many options on campus and nearby.

• When you arrive in the facility, inform the membership desk who you are and that you are here for the NOLS Course. They will then allow you entrance and direct you to the classroom. Our classroom will be in room 134 (MAC Suite).

In person classes are taught from 8 to 6 pm daily with an hour for lunch at noon. Day 3 has an evening session.

The Hybrid WFR combines 3 modules of online learning with 5 days of in-person training. You’ll begin by completing work in an online platform that includes readings, videos and quizzes. Each module requires 10 to 15 hours to complete, and you’ll need to finish them before the in-person portion begins. The 5-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!

Continuing Education & Academic Credit

● 62 hours EMT CEUs

● FAWM credits awarded depend on personal credit needs.

● 3 credits University of Utah ($)

● 3 credits Western State Colorado University ($)

CPR: YES

Additional Details

Continuing Education (Learn More)This course is pre-approved for 70 hours of EMT Continuing Education Hours by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE).If you're an active member of the Wilderness Medical Society, you may earn up to 55 hours of credit towards a Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM) with this course. Check with the Wilderness Medical Society for your personal credit details. 

Academic Credit (Learn more)This course is approved for 3 college credits through the University of Utah and 3 college credits through Western Colorado University. 

Course ApprovalThis course is recognized by the American Camp Association to meet specific ACA standards requiring certifications. The course meets the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid training requirements. Additionally, the Wilderness First Aid course (WILDMI-554), and when included the CPR/AED course (WILDMI-134), are approved by the United States Coast Guard to meet the first aid and CPR training requirements of 46 CFR 11.201(i)(1)(ii) and 46 CFR 11.201(i)(2)(iiI) for a merchant mariner credential.

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.