BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:icalendar-ruby
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
DTSTART:20260308T030000
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3
TZNAME:CDT
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
DTSTART:20261101T010000
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11
TZNAME:CST
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T222041
UID:211169@calendar.wisc.edu
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T170000
DESCRIPTION:Overview&nbsp\; The Wilderness First Responder (WFA) is a two-d
 ay 16-hour long certification course that will help you prepare for unexpe
 cted medical emergencies in wilderness settings. This fast-paced\, hands-o
 n training is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts\,&nbsp\;tr
 ip leaders\, camp staff\, and individuals working in remote locations. It 
 will introduce you to caring for people who become ill or injured far from
  definitive medical care. Classroom lectures and demonstrations are combin
 ed with realistic scenarios where mock patients will challenge you to inte
 grate your learning. At the end of the course\, you’ll have the knowledg
 e\, skills\, and ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations. 
 You will also leave the course with a certification that is valid for two 
 years from the date of the course. The course is hosted by Outdoor UW and 
 taught by seasoned NOLS instructors in a two-day format\, from 8:00 AM-5:0
 0 PM. Learning takes place both in the classroom and in outdoor settings r
 egardless of weather conditions\, so come prepared for wet\, muddy\, cold\
 , or hot environments. To learn more about the curriculum&nbsp\; please vi
 sit the NOLS website .&nbsp\; Prerequisites No prior experience in wildern
 ess medicine is required. You must be 16 years old to attend this course. 
 Certification&nbsp\; Successful course completion earns you a NOLS Wildern
 ess Medicine Wilderness First Responder certification. Certification will 
 remain current for two years. Location The primary course classroom will b
 e in Memorial Union on the UW-Madison Campus (800 Langdon Street). We are 
 not able to offer housing or camping for this course. There are hotels and
  hostels available nearby. Food is not provided but is available for purch
 ase in the building and at nearby locations to Memorial Union. There is a 
 refrigerator and microwave to chill and warm food. Registration Register h
 ere \,  call our office at (608) 262-1630\, or stop in during office durin
 g business hours. Current Hoofers members aspiring to take on more leaders
 hip within their clubs should inquire with their club presidents/advisors 
 about scholarship opportunities.\n\nCONTACT: 262-1630\, OutdoorUW@union.wi
 sc.edu\n\nURL: https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar
 /event/advancement-course-nols-wilderness-first-aid-0
LOCATION:Mendota Lodge\, Memorial Union
SUMMARY:Advancement Course: NOLS Wilderness First Aid
URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e
 vent/advancement-course-nols-wilderness-first-aid-0
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR