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Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Duration: 80 hours (Hybrid) Tuition: $895 Age: 16+ yrs Certifications : WFR, Epinephrine Auto-injector , CPR WFR is the industry standard for professional guides, trip leaders, search and rescue team members, outdoor recreationists, camp staff and international travelers.
Time, Date & Location
Jun 05, 2027, 8:00 AM – Jun 09, 2027, 6:00 PM
Woodstock, IL, 2710 S Country Club Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Know before You go
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Venue: Loyola University Retreat & Ecology Campus https://www.luc.edu/retreatcampus/
Address: 2710 S Country Club Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098
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
Lodging packages are not available on this course
Lunch buffet ( available in the venue Dining Room) $90 for 5 days. Click here to pay
Contact midwestoutdoorskills@gmail.com with dietary needs before 05/29/2027
Alternatively, Woodstock, Illinois, a 15 minute drive away has lodging, grocery and food options.
Travel Directions:
Drive 50-60 min northwest of O'Hare International Airport.
Train: Metra Union Pacific Northwest (UP-NW) from Ogilvie Transportation Center to Woodstock, IL
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