According to Council, we do not need someone with level 2 first aid training.
Safety-wise: Group Camping page 3:
Volunteer Essentials, Safety-Wise Chapter 4, defines a level 2 first aider as:
To get the Wilderness Training, you would need to first get your CPR/AED training. Most GS leaders have the CPR, and just need an update with the AED. American Red Cross has several classes:
Once you get that training, you would need to take the Wilderness First Aid class.
The next Wilderness Training course is: April 19, 21, 27, 28, 6-10pm, $130
Here's the ARC contact info, if you are still interested:
At the camping event, we would have a First Aid area set up. We'll rotate with regular First Aiders at the tent, Wilderness trained first aiders will be available via walkie-talkies or cell phones.
Safety-wise: Group Camping page 3:
Prepare for emergencies. Ensure the presence of a waterproof first-aid kit and a first-aider with a current certificate in First Aid, including Adult and Child CPR or CPR/AED, who is prepared to handle cases from extremes of temperature, such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, frostbite, cold exposure, hypothermia, as well as sprains, fractures, and altitude sickness. If any part of the activity is located 60 minutes or more from emergency medical services, ensure the presence of a first-aider (level 2) with Wilderness and Remote First Aid. A vehicle is available or an ambulance is on call at all times to transport an injured or sick person. See Volunteer Essentials for information about first-aid standards and training.
Volunteer Essentials, Safety-Wise Chapter 4, defines a level 2 first aider as:
First‐aider (level 2): The presence of a first‐aider (level 2) is required at resident camp, and at any camp activity with more than 200 participants. In addition, some activities require a first‐aider (level 2); the Safety Activity Checkpoints state clearly whether a first‐aider (level 2) is needed. First‐aiders (level 2) pass the same course as first-aiders (level 1), and also have emergency response/first response, sports safety, wilderness first‐aid, and/or advanced first‐aid and CPR training. Each organization has a different name for its training, so be sure to ask whether a training course fulfills the level‐2 requirements.
To get the Wilderness Training, you would need to first get your CPR/AED training. Most GS leaders have the CPR, and just need an update with the AED. American Red Cross has several classes:
At that link, you can click enter your zip code and see the CPR/AED classes that are available. I just called, CPR courses are available MWF, 8-12:30, walkin, no registration required. $60.
Once you get that training, you would need to take the Wilderness First Aid class.
At the link, click "More topics: Sports, wilderness, pets", they have this description of the course:
Designed for scouts, outdoor enthusiasts and those working in remote environments, this course teaches how to respond to an emergency when help may be delayed. This course is based on the Boy Scouts of America Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines and meets OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.
Topics include:
Topics include:
- Primary and Secondary Assessments
- Head (Brain), Neck and Spinal Injuries
- Heat-Related Emergencies
- Hypothermia
- Altitude-Related Illnesses
- Allergies and Anaphylaxis
- Burns
- Bone and Joint Injuries
- Wounds and Wound Infection
Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current adult CPR/AED certification.
Course length: 16 hours; 2 year certification
Course length: 16 hours; 2 year certification
The next Wilderness Training course is: April 19, 21, 27, 28, 6-10pm, $130
American Red Cross
3950 Calle Fortunada
San Diego, CA 92123-1827
At the camping event, we would have a First Aid area set up. We'll rotate with regular First Aiders at the tent, Wilderness trained first aiders will be available via walkie-talkies or cell phones.
