Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

PLEASE READ: Important Course Information

WFA Course Outline

WFA Course Overview

Communicable Disease Practices

Student Agreement

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

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

Arrival & Schedule:

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

• Class runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:00 to 1:00 PM on both the days

• Optional Add-on CPR 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ( On some courses only)

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 or 6 and QR code

  • 2 days before the course will provide a QR code that can be used by event attendees, granting them free admission to CBG 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 & Academic Credit

• 1 credit University of Utah ($)

• 0.5 credits Western Colorado University ($)

Course Approval: This 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) is 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.

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, valid for 2 years. If available, this session will take place after class on Day 1, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, and the cost is $70. A separate payment link will be sent approximately 15 days prior to the course.

Customer Service

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

Booking (5+ Participants), or paying by check or direct bank transfer. Contact midwestoutdoorskills@gmail.com to make arrangements.