Frequently Asked Questions about First Aid and CPR
(Course descriptions and information follows FAQs)
 

When do I need a First Aid/CPR certified person?
What courses are required?
How often do I need to update my certification?
What should I do if I can’t afford First Aid/CPR Training?
Where else can I obtain training if I can't take the training offered by GS-MPC?
How old should I be before taking First Aid and CPR training?
Course Description: Level I: First Aid and CPR
Course Description: First Aid or CPR Challenge
Course Description: Level II: First Aid and CPR

An adult with current First Aid and CPR certification is required for most Girl Scout activities. Check Safety-Wise for individual activity checkpoints. The American Red Cross is the primary provider of first aid training in our council but see Safety-Wise, p.37 for other acceptable courses.

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Standard First Aid and CPR training will provide you with First Aid and adult/child CPR certification. This meets the Safety-Wise requirement for activities requiring a Level I first-aider.

There are times when Level II training is required. Read the specific activity checkpoints, chapters 7-11 in Safety-Wise, for the level of first-aider required.

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American Red Cross First Aid certification is current for 3 years from the date of completion. American Red Cross CPR certification is good for one year. Other organizations may differ in certification length. You may also take a challenge test for American Red Cross First Aid and for CPR if your certifications are about to expire.

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If your troop cannot participate in an activity because an adult in the troop cannot afford the cost of the course, financial assistance is available. Obtain an Adult Assistance Form from the council office. Upon completion of the course, send a copy of your certification and receipt to the Volunteer Services Director. You may be reimbursed up to 50% of the cost of the course, not including the cost of the book. Books are available at the Girl Scout Service Center for you to borrow. Partial and full scholarships are also available from the American Red Cross.

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Your local American Red Cross Chapter provides training on an ongoing basis. For more information call: Larimer County 970-226-5728; Weld County 970-352-7212; or Boulder County 303-722-7474. You may also check with your local colleges, fire department or rescue squad to see if they provide courses for Girl Scout volunteers.

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Any girl in the 8^th grade or above or any adult may take this training.

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An adult with current Standard First Aid and CPR certification (Level I) is required for most Girl Scout activities. At times, Level II is required. Check Safety-Wise for individual activity checkpoints. American Red Cross First Aid certification is current for three years from the date of completion. American Red Cross CPR certification is good for one year. Other organizations may differ in certification length. If you cannot attend Level I trainings scheduled by GS-MPC due to schedule conflicts, you may attend the first two nights of Level II First Aid training, which is equivalent to Level I. Just be sure to make your intentions clear when you are registering. If you are already certified in CPR and/or CPR and your certification(s) is(are) about to expire you may challenge either or both First Aid and CPR. Please see First Aid or CPR Challenge below.

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