The farther you are from help, the more you are the help
WHo ?
Anyone who wants to be prepared, adventurers, travelers, hikers, campers, climbers, guides, instructors, camp leaders, medical professionals, field researchers.
WHAT ?
Experience hands-on, skill-building through realistic scenarios, learn tools to gauge the severity of situations, manage trauma in various emergencies, and aid in evacuation decision-making.
WHy?
Earn a certificate while gaining life-saving skills, confidence, and the leadership to handle emergencies. Protect yourself and others while advancing a career in guiding, healthcare, field research, outdoor leadership, and more!
ABOUT US
Midwest Outdoor Skills Training (MOST) is a Chicago-based organization that provides experiential education and training in important skills such as emergency preparedness, leadership, first aid, CPR and adventure consulting.
We offer NOLS Wilderness Medicine certification Courses and American Heart Association CPR courses. Courses are designed for all levels of expertise, from novices to industry experts and professionals. We are a proud affiliate of the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), offering FAWM-accredited wilderness medicine education
Midwest Outdoor Skills Training strives to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of their background or experience level.
Over 30 Years of Wilderness Medicine Education.
NOLS offers wilderness medicine courses that will prepare you to recognize, treat, and prevent injuries and illnesses that are common in the outdoors.
You’ll learn NOLS’ industry-leading, data-informed wilderness medicine curriculum and build new skills through hands-on practice scenarios.
Hear directly from UIC Chicago participants about their experience in our training course. Check out this video to see how our program empowers individuals with essential skills in emergency preparedness.