Sat, Apr 18
|Northbrook, IL
Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Duration: 16 hours (in-person) Tuition: $325 Age: 16+ yrs Certifications : CPR (optional add-on), Epinephrine Auto-injector, Wilderness First Aid WFA is a hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine and a great course for people of all experience levels.
Time, Date & Location
Apr 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – Apr 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
Northbrook, IL, 3050 Woodridge Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA
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Travel, Meals, and Lodging:
Meals and Lodging
Meals and lodging packages are not available for this course.
5 minutes drive from the venue there are many grocery stores and food options.
Lodging Options:
Best Western Glenview -Chicagoland Inn and Suites, 4514 W Lake Ave, Glenview, IL 60026
Courtyard Chicago Glenview/Northbrook, 1801 N Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025
Baymont by Wyndham Glenview, 1625 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL 60025
Travel Directions:
The venue is a 15 min drive north of O'Hare International Airport and 45 min drive northwest of downtown Chicago.
Continuing Education & Academic Credit
● 1 credit University of Utah ($)
● 0.5 credits 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.
This WFA Class will be taught from 8:00am to 5:00pm daily with an hour for lunch around 12pm.
Optional add on CPR provided by Midwest Outdoor Skills Training
On select NOLS WFA courses, we offer the option to add an AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Certification (Adult, Child, and Infant), valid for 2 years. If available, this session will take place after class on Day 1, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, and the cost is $70.
Customer Service
Registration and all customer service for this course is handled by Midwest Outdoor Skills Training.
Payment
Participant WFA #23599
Sale ends
Apr 17, 2026, 11:45 PM
The fees are tuition only. Midwest Outdoor Skills Training and NOLS is not responsible for any travel, lodging, or personal expenses for this course. WFA Tuition fees does not include optional add-on CPR.
$325.00
+$8.13 ticket service fee
Total
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