Midwest Outdoor Skills Training (MOST)

Enrollment and Registration Policies for NOLS Wilderness Medicine Courses

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1. NOLS Hybrid Wilderness First Responder (H-WFR) and H-WFR Recertification (H-WRR) Courses

• For NOLS H-WFR and H-WRR courses, the cancellation and refund policy follows NOLS Wilderness Medicine guidelines. Please refer to NOLS Wilderness Medicine Policy at  www.nols.edu/en/wilderness-medicine/planning/policies/

 

2. Wilderness First Aid (WFA), Wilderness Medicine for Professional Practitioner (WMPP), Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and WFR - Recertification (WRR) Courses

 

2.1 Payment Policy

• For WFA, WMPP and WRR courses full tuition is due at the time of registration.

• For WFR courses, a $300 deposit is required at registration, full tuition is due 15 days before the course date. Failure to pay by the deadline will result in cancellation of registration and forfeiture of any paid amounts.

 

2.2 Cancellation by Participant 

• 15 days or more before the course start date: cancellations receive a refund, minus a $50 cancellation fee.  

• Less than 15 days before the course start date: the course fee is non-refundable.

 

2.3 Course Transfer Requests

• More than 15 days before the course begins, you may: 

  • transfer your registration to another person.

  • transfer your registration to another MOST course date within one year, a $50 rescheduling fee applies.

• Less than 15 days before the course begins: 

  • you may transfer your registration to another person, a $50 rescheduling fee applies.

  • no transfers of registration to another course are allowed.  

 

3. Wilderness Upgrade for Medical Professionals (WUMP) Courses 

 

3.1 Payment Policy

•  A $300 deposit is required to book WUMP courses

  • ​International Course: full tuition is due 45 days before the course date.  

  • USA Course: full tuition is due 30 days before the course date.

• Failure to pay by the deadline will result in cancellation of registration and forfeiture of any paid amounts.  

 

3.2 Cancellation by Participant 

• International Course: 

  • More than 45 days before the course date: refunds will be issued, minus a $200 cancellation fee.

  • Less than 45 days before the course date: all fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

• USA Course:

  • More than 30 days before the course date: refunds will be issued, minus a $100 cancellation fee.

  • Less than 30 days before the course date: all fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

 

3.3 Course Transfer Requests

• You may transfer your registration to another person. If there are less than 30 days (USA) or 45 days (International) before the course begins, a $100 rescheduling fee applies.
   

4. Cancellation by Midwest Outdoor Skills Training

• We reserve the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment, instructor availability, unsafe conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, you will receive a full refund or may transfer to another course at no additional cost. MOST is not responsible for any travel, lodging, or personal expenses incurred.  

 

5. Attendance Policy  

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5.1 Attendance is mandatory for all sessions and field exercises.  

• Students may miss no more than 10% of in-person course hours. Hybrid courses require attendance on the first day without exception.

• Missed curriculum review and examinations are the student’s responsibility. Students exceeding 10% absenteeism will not be eligible for testing or certification, and no refunds will be issued.  

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5.2 No-Show Policy

• Failure to attend results in forfeiture of the full course fee. No refunds or credits will be issued. 

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6. Tuition Protection and Travel Insurance  

• We do not offer refunds or transfers for last-minute personal or medical issues, including COVID-19. This also applies to issues arising after the course starts. We recommend purchasing tuition protection and travel insurance that includes coverage for COVID-19. Our preferred provider is MDM Group Associates, Inc. Ensure your policy fits your needs. Learn more at https://www.mdmgroupinc.com.

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7. Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, and Weapons Policy  

• The use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or weapons is strictly prohibited in the classroom or at the course site.  

 

8. Animals on Courses  

• Animals are not allowed at the course site, including leashing them outside. Students bringing animals will be asked to leave until the animal is situated in an alternate facility. For service animals trained to perform tasks on your behalf, please contact us in advance.  

 

9. Recertification Policies for NOLS Wilderness Medicine Courses

• All NOLS Wilderness Medicine certifications are good for two years from the end date of the course. NOLS Wilderness Medicine certifications will be afforded a one-year period after expiration within which to recertify. This one-year re-entry period is only offered for NOLS Wilderness Medicine certifications. Your certification is not valid during your re-entry period. Should you fail to recertify by the end of your re-entry period you will need to participate in a full course to gain a valid certification. NOLS Wilderness Medicine certified students should bring their certification card to the course so the instructor can verify the expiration date.

Example: If the last day of your course is September 1, 2021, your certification expires on September 1, 2023, your re-entry period ends September 1, 2024. 

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