Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (WFR)

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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. 

Room: Learning Center, Classroom 2 ,not the Regenstein building 

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.

• 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 they require an accessible parking space in front of the building 

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

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.