


Sat, Mar 22
|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
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
- Sale ends: Mar 21, 10:00 PM
Participant WFA #22446
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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