Girls may choose some activities for which a first aider may be necessary. Girl Scouts of the USA has established two levels of first aid. Level 1 is a basic level appropriate for most troop activities. Level 2 is an advanced training class for high-adventure activities and large events.
A Level 1 or Level 2 first aider is a person, 18 years or older, who has received training in first aid and CPR. This may include a physician, dentist, registered nurse, pediatric nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, paramedic, emergency medical technician or military medic. If that person is comfortable with his/her emergency medicine skills and the licensing/certification is current, then they do not have to take additional training.
You are not required to take a first aid and CPR class from our council to be a Girl Scout first aider. First aid and CPR classes may be offered by recreation and park districts, school district adult education programs, fire departments, medical facilities, or local American Red Cross chapters. Check in your community to learn if a class is offered. Online courses for First Aid and CPR are not accepted by our council.
Level 1—First Aid & CPR
This basic level is for the adult acting as the first aider for most troop activities (see Safety-Wise) and is valid for two years through Medic First Aid. The training class offered by Girl Scouts Heart of Central California is MEDIC FIRST AID, International, Inc., Pediatric MEDIC FIRST AID® with Infant, Child and Adult CPR. Adults who need to re-certify a CPR certificate from any agency other than MEDIC FIRST AID® may also enroll in any of these Level 1 training courses. Online courses for First Aid and CPR are not accepted by our council.
Fee $20.00
Course |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
763 |
Saturday |
8/28/2010 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Sacramento area |
763 |
Saturday |
8/28/2010 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Sacramento area |
400 |
Saturday |
9/18/2010 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Sacramento office |
401 |
Saturday |
10/23/2010 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Sacramento area |
402 |
Mon/Weds |
10/25/2010 |
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Roseville |
403 |
Saturday |
11/6/2010 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Sacramento area |
404 |
Saturday |
11/20/2010 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Elk Grove |
405 |
Saturday |
12/11/2010 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Modesto |
406 |
Saturday |
12/11/2010 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Woodland |
407 |
Saturday |
1/15/2011 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Auburn |
408 |
Saturday |
1/22/2011 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Elk Grove |
409 |
Saturday |
1/29/2011 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Sacramento area |
410 |
Saturday |
2/5/2011 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Roseville |
411 |
Tues/Thurs |
2/15/2011 |
6:00pm - 10:00pm |
Folsom |
412 |
Saturday |
3/5/2011 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Modesto |
413 |
Saturday |
3/19/2011 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Sacramento area |
414 |
Weds/Thurs |
3/30/2011 |
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Sacramento office |
415 |
Saturday |
4/2/2011 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
West Sacramento area |
416 |
Saturday |
4/30/2011 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Rancho Cordova |
417 |
Saturday |
5/14/2011 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Sacramento office |
418 |
Saturday |
6/4/2011 |
8:30am - 4:00pm |
Sacramento office |
419 |
Saturday |
6/11/2011 |
8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Modesto |
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Level 1-Retraining
This training class offered by Girl Scouts Heart of Central California for First Aid and CPR re-certification is MEDIC FIRST AID, International, Inc., Pediatric MEDIC FIRST AID® with Infant, Child and Adult CPR and is valid for two years. To be eligible for this class, your CPR certification must expire during the current calendar year. If your certification expires more than 30 days prior to re-certification, then you must take the entire Level 1 training class again. Adults who need to re-certify a CPR certificate from any agency other than MEDIC FIRST AID® may also enroll in any of these Level 1 Retraining courses. This class can be taken every other time you renew. You must take the full class the next time after you take a retrain class. Online classes for First Aid/CPR are not accepted by our council.
Fee $20.00
Course |
Day |
Date |
Time |
Place |
420 |
Sunday |
9/26/2010 |
12:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
Sacramento office |
421 |
Saturday |
10/2/2010 |
8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
Roseville |
422 |
Saturday |
11/13/2010 |
8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
Elk Grove |
423 |
Sunday |
12/5/2010 |
8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
Sacramento office |
424 |
Saturday |
2/5/2011 |
8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
Modesto |
425 |
Saturday |
3/26/2011 |
8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
Sacramento office |
426 |
Saturday |
4/9/2011 |
8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
Elk Grove |
427 |
Saturday |
5/21/2011 |
8:30 am - 2:30 pm |
Rancho Cordova |
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Several recognized organizations sponsor classes that meet the Level 1 and Level 2 criteria set by GSUSA. You may choose from any of the options listed here. You may contact the council’s Director of Adult Development to inquire about classes that are not listed.
Organization |
Courses for First Aider, Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Medic First Aid International, Inc. |
Currently offered by GSHCC: Pediatric CPR and First Aid for Children. Contact the Council Adult Development Dept. for |
Basic Life Support for Professionals |
American Red Cross |
Community First Aid and Safety including CPR, Standard First Aid including CPR. Child Care including CPR (for GS Daisy leaders only) |
Sport Safety Training, |
American Safety and Health |
Basic First Aid plus CPR for School and Community or the Workplace. |
CPR Training and one of the following: Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness EMT Upgrade |
Emergency First Response |
Primary Care (CPR) plus Secondary Care (first aid) |
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National Safety Council |
Standard First Aid, CPR and AED or Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED |
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Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunity (SOLO) |
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Any standard CPR with one of the following: Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Emergency Technician |
American Heart Association |
Heartsaver First Aid and CPR |
Standard CPR |
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons |
CPR and First Aid Training |
Wilderness First Responder |
EMS Safety Services |
CPR and First Aid Training or Pediatric First Aid and CPR |
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Level 2-First Aid & CPR
The second level is for the adult acting as the first aider for most large events, including multiple troop/group activities. A Level 2 first aider is required for any resident camp, family camp or core camp. A Level 2 First Aider is required at day events, overnights and camping events with more than 200 participants. Contact your Membership Director, the council Program Specialists or the Director of Adult Development for more information.
In order to be a Level 2 first aider, you must have current CPR certification. A currently certified physician, dentist, registered nurse, pediatric nurse practitioner, physician’s assistant, paramedic, emergency medical technician or military medic would qualify as a Level 2 first aider for your event.
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Wilderness First Aid
This class focuses on practicing first aid skills in a wilderness setting and includes patient assessment, shock and bleeding, head and spinal injuries, wounds, burns, musculoskeletal injuries, heat and cold injuries with a half day devoted to outdoor emergency scenarios. This 16-hour class, taught by Foster Calm, Inc., is a must for all backpackers and high adventure enthusiasts! Course enrollment is 14 minimum participants. Limited financial assistance is available.
FEE $125
Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7 & 8, 2011
8:30 am - 5:30 pm each day
Girl Scout Camp Menzies
$125 course fee includes meals and camping
Combined with current CPR certification, this class provides Girl Scout Level 2 First Aid certification.
Questions?
For more information please call the council office at (800) 322-4475 or (916) 452-9181 or e-mail us at info@girlscoutshcc.org
