[philmont] First Aid req, 2007

below is a copy of the requirement adjustments made for 2007. I got a copy
of this Philmont memo from the Camping dept and the First Aid training
coordinator in my council. It explains the reason for the wilderness first
aid req change. Links for training are at the bottom.
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PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

2007 First Aid Training

First Aid training is important for the safety of the crew while
participating in Philmont’s backcountry. For several years crews were
encouraged to obtain a higher level of training than the American Red Cross
Standard First Aid or the equivalent. In 2007, the American Red Cross
Wilderness First Aid Basic course or equivalent was listed as the
requirement for First Aid training. This is an excellent 16 hour course
that will help prepare participants to assist injured or sick individuals
when help is not readily available. Unfortunately, the access to the course
is limited across the country due in part to the time required to support
the hurricane relief efforts in 2005 and 2006. Many crews are finding
difficulty in locating the course or an equivalent course.

With this in mind the 2007 First Aid and CPR Certification requirements have
been changed to the following:

“Philmont requires that at least one person, preferably two, (either an
advisor or youth participant) in each crew be currently certified in
American Red Cross Standard First Aid or the equivalent* and CPR from the
American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or the equivalent. When
ever possible the 16 hour course offered by the American Red Cross,
‘Wilderness First Aid Basics’ or the equivalent should be obtained. Several
hours may be required for Philmont staff to reach a remote backcountry
location after a message is delivered to the nearest staffed camp. First
Aid and CPR training will result in proper and prompt attention being given
to injuries and/or illnesses. You must present current certification cards
upon check in to verify this requirement.

*Equivalent training can include instruction by ambulance or fire department
personnel, community colleges or other organizations. You must have a
letter indicating length of training topics covered and participant roster.”

Participants may wish to contact their local chapter of the American Red
Cross to find out a time frame when the course may be available for the
future. The cost for courses can be reduced through a partnership between
the Boy Scouts of America and the American Red Cross. The partnership
assists the council become an authorized provider of American Red Cross
training for both adult volunteers and youth members. This is accomplished
by the council identifying their own instructors and instructor trainers and
working with the local American Red Cross chapter to provide the desired
courses.

The following is a list of known organizations that provide training that
meets or exceeds the training provided in the American Red Cross “Wilderness
First Aid Basics”:

        Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA) www.wildmed.com
        Stonehealth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) www.soloschools.com/wfa.html
        National Outdoor Leadership School (WMI) www.nols.edu/wmi/
        National Safety Council (NSC) www.nsc.org
        Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) www.wms.org
        Wilderness Medicine Training Center www.wildmedcenter.com

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Kim Pigorsch
Philmont '99, '03, '07
Troop 681 Outdoor Chairmun (sic)

www.troop681.com - troop website
www.sdicbsa.org - Council Website

San Diego, CA

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Received on Tue Oct 24 19:09:28 2006