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Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Sat, May 31

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JCC Northbrook IL

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Duration: 16 hours (in-person) Tuition: $305 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

May 31, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jun 01, 2025, 5:00 PM

JCC Northbrook IL, 300 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

Know before You go

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:

    • Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062

    • Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Highland Park/Northbrook, 1505 Lake Cook Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

    • 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.


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 provided by Midwest Outdoor Skills Training

On some NOLS WFA courses, we are able to offer AHA Heartsaver Adult, Child, Infant CPR AED Certification valid for 2 years.  This will be done after class on the first day from 530pm to 7pm and cost to you is $65. If you opt in at check out we will send you a link to book a spot.


Customer Service

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

Payment

  • Participant WFA #22447

    Sale ends: May 30, 11:50 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.

    $305.00

Total

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