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

Sat, Mar 22

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UIC, Chicago IL

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)

Duration: 16 hours (in-person) Tuition: $315 Age: 16+ yrs Certifications : CPR (optional add-on) , Epinephrine Auto-injector , WFA WFA is a hands-on introduction to wilderness medicine and a great course for people of all experience levels.

Time, Date & Location

Mar 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – Mar 23, 2025, 5:00 PM

UIC, Chicago IL, 828 S Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

Know before You go

PLEASE READ: Important Course Information

WFA Course Schedule

WFA Course Overview

Student Agreement

Communicable Disease Practices


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


Travel, Meals, and Lodging:

  • Meals and lodging packages are not available for this course. 

  • The venue is located in the Illinois Medical District, Chicago IL with many food, lodging and public transportation options available..


Getting there and Parking:

  • Here is a link to the UIC campus map with the parking lots. The course will be in is the SFC on the west side of campus. The best lot for parking is B2 in yellow, right off Wolcott Ave. However, any of the yellow lots are an option. There is also street parking along Taylor, Damen, and Ogden. You can find prices for the UIC lots here.  

  • On the Blue Line, the stop would be the Illinois Medical District, and the Pink Line would be Polk. And then the buses run along Damen and Taylor streets also.


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 CPR AED Certification valid for 2 years. Contact course host midwestoutdoorskills@gmail.com


UIC Contact: UIC student and staff please contact Department of Campus Recreation

Email: Adventure@uic.edu


Customer Service

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



Payment

  • Participant WFA #22446

    Sale ends: Mar 21, 10:00 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.

    $315.00

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