First Aid Level 1 and First Aid Level 2 (Wilderness First Aid)
certification are required for the primary First-Aid provider
for activities, such as sleepaway camp, weekend camp, family camp,
camping, and travel (domestic or international), when emergency
response time is 30 minutes or longer, and for events over 200 participants.
Designed for Girl Scouts and Girl Scout leaders, outdoor
enthusiasts, and anyone who works or spends time in remote
environments, this course teaches advanced skills to be used in
emergencies when help from professional first responders may be far
away. (RedCross.org)
Prerequisites: Must be at least 14 years old and hold current
adult CPR/AED certification.
First Aid Level 2 Training (Wilderness First Aid) from outside
organizations, such as REI, are acceptable. Email a copy of your
certification to: customercare@girlscoutsoc.org
GSOC POLICY (First-Aid Providers): The presence of a First Aid
Kit and an adult with appropriate current certification in First Aid
and CPR for Adults & Children is required for activities away from
the normal meeting place, overnights, and activities with a higher
risk as denoted in Safety Activity Checkpoints. First-Aid
Level 1 certification is required for the primary First-Aid provider
present at Girl Scout Activities such as programs, events, travel and
camping within an emergency response time of 30 minutes or less. (see
Planning Large Events training and Volunteer Essentials for more
information regarding first-Aider requirements). First Aid Level 1 and
First Aid Level 2 (Wilderness First Aid) certification are required
for the primary First-Aid provider for activities, such as sleepaway
camp, weekend camp, family camp, camping, and travel, (domestic or
international) when emergency response time is 30 minutes or longer,
and for events over 200 participants. Events for 500 or more
participants must have two Level 2 First Aid providers (Wilderness
First Aid). The following health care providers may also serve as
First-Aid providers: physician, physician’s assistant, registered
nurse, nurse practitioner, or emergency medical first responder.
The First-Aid provider must never administer any medication to girl
members without written instructions by the parent or guardian. This
includes all prescription and over-the counter drugs, topicals and
ointments. Medications must be in their original containers. For more
information, please refer to Troop/Group Travel Guidelines and Safety Activity Checkpoints.
Register now for an upcoming First Aid
Level 2 Training (Wilderness First Aid).
If you have any questions, please contact customercare@girlscoutsoc.org
