Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

PLEASE READ: Important Course Information

HWFR Course Overview

Student Agreement

HWFR Course Outline

Communicable Disease Practices

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 Course

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!

Arrival & Schedule:

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

• In person classes are taught from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily with an hour for lunch.

• Day 3 has an additional evening session.

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 62 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 Approval

This course is recognized by theAmerican Camp Association to meet specific ACA standards requiring certifications. The course meets the  Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid training requirements.

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