Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

PLEASE READ: Important Course Information

Communicable Disease Practices

Student Agreement

WFA Course Outline

WFA Course Overview

Course Policies:  https://www.midwestoutdoorskillstraining.com/about/registration-policy

Venue Information:

• First Ascent Climbing & Fitness https://faclimbing.com/arlington-heights/

• Sign Waiver for First Ascent Climbing & Fitness https://faclimbing.com/arlington-heights/waiver/

Travel, Meals, and Lodging: Meals and Lodging

Meals and lodging packages are not available for this course.

Lodging Options:

• Aloft Chicago Schaumburg, 3407 W Algonquin Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (3.2 mi from venue)

• Holiday Inn Express Rolling Mdws-Schaumburg Area, 3477 W Algonquin Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (3.2 mi from venue)

• Motel 6 Rolling Meadows, IL - Chicago Northwest, 1800 Winnetka Cir, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (1.2 mi from venue)

• AirBnB options in Rolling Meadows,IL (1.5 mi from venue).

Travel Directions:

The venue is a 25-30 min drive north-west of O'Hare International Airport

Continuing Education & Academic Credit

• 1 credit University of Utah ($95)

• 0.5 credits Western Colorado University ($123.75)

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.

This WFA Class will be taught from 8:00am to 5:00pm daily with an hour for lunch around 1pm.

Optional add on CPR contact course host.

Customer Service

Registration and all customer service for this course is handled by Midwest Outdoor Skills Training.