Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

PLEASE READ: Important Course Information

WFA Course Schedule

WFA Course Overview

Communicable Disease Practices

Student Agreement

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

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.