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. 

Room: Learning Center, Classroom 2 ,not the Regenstein building 

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.

• 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 and 6:

  • We will provide QR code that can be used by event attendees, granting them free admission and parking for the event. Park in lots 5 or 6 unless they require an accessible parking space in front of the building 

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.

Optional add on CPR provided by Midwest Outdoor Skills Training

Not available on this course

Customer Service

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