First Aid Level 2
CHOOSING A TRAINING SESSION
As an adult volunteer, you need to know that troop first aiders are needed when
girls have planned physically demanding activities or other activities that involve
a potential for injury. There are two levels of first aiders described in Safety-Wise:
- Level 1 - Adult CPR and First Aid training together fulfill the Level 1 requirement
in Safety-Wise.
- Level 2 - Adult CPR and First Aid certification in combination with American
Red Cross When Help is Delayed training fulfill the Level 2 requirement in Safety-Wise.
This course will be offered on odd-numbered years in order to use our resources
wisely. Please plan ahead.
LENGTHS OF CERTIFICATION
Troop/Group First Aiders are expected to keep their certification current:
REGISTRATION
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Safety classes fill up quickly. Register early! (Scroll down to register.)
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Due to high demand and space restrictions, only one person per troop per first aid
level per year may register. A waiting list will be maintained. If space becomes
available, additional troop volunteers may register.
CONFIRMATION
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Reminder confirmations with location and directions will be sent out 1-2 weeks prior
to the training.
COME PREPARED
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No beverages/snacks are provided for any safety training sessions. Bring your own
lunch and beverage if taking safety training on a Saturday. There is not enough
time between sessions to go out for lunch.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPTIONS NOT OFFERED BY GSCGM
- Please be aware that you are allowed to attend safety training at neighboring Girl
Scout Councils. Contact information:
GS Council of St. Croix Valley
(651)227-8835; www.girlscoutscv.org
GS Council of Cannon Valley
(507)645-6603; www.gsccv.org
GS Peacepipe Council
Redwood Falls, Minnesota 56283-1801
(507)637-3569; www.girlscoutsppc.org
GS Council of River Trails
Rochester, Minnesota 55903-9338
(507)288-4703; www.rivertrails.org
Safety-Wise lists suitable non-council training options on page 37. Equivalent
safety training can be taken through many community agencies. Check your local community
education, fire department, American Red Cross chapter or hospitals for their class
schedules. American Red Cross, (612)872-3245; www.mplsredcross.org.
A service unit or troop may choose to set up alternative
safety training.
Check out our handy brochure detailing how you can set up your own safety training!
CPR First Aid FAQ Sheet
Red Cross Safety Training Brochure
To register, locate the desired training and click on the REGISTER button.
This will automatically link you to the training registration form.
Note: Click on the Course # below for more information regarding this training.
ADULT CPR & FIRST AID (STANDARD FIRST AID) – LEVEL 1
Please note that you are allowed to attend just the CPR section of a Level 1 class.
If attending CPR only, plan to attend the class from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost for CPR only portion is $20.00.
ADULT CPR (ONLY)
CPR REVIEW (ADULT ONLY)
This class is for volunteers who are currently certified in
American Red Cross Adult CPR and with to renew their
certification. You must bring your unexpired certification
cards with you to class.
FIRST AID (ONLY) - FEE: $15.00
BLENDED LEARNING
The council is
offering a total of three CPR/First Aid training sessions as
a blended learning option; part of the course is completed
online via the website, and the skills practice and test are
completed in a short classroom session. This is a new
approach to learning, and we anticipate more classes being
offered in this format pending its success. Please note Blended Learning training sessions registration closes
three weeks before session date. Please register early!
Benefits to this approach are:
- Some learners prefer an online, interactive
based approach
- It may cut down on your time completing this
training depending on how savvy you are with technology
- Some learners prefer seeing close
up on a screen and being in a private setting
FIRST AID LEVEL 2 TRAINING
Encampments
Ext Trips
This special course combines the Red Cross First Aid course When Help Is Delayed
with council training and builds upon information from Adult CPR and First Aid.
The purpose of this course is to provide Girl Scout volunteers with the skills and
knowledge necessary to fulfill the duties of a Level 2 first aider. The course includes
certification in American Red Cross First Aid - When Help Is Delayed, and
specific information on the duties and responsibilities of a Girl Scout Level 2
first aider for the council especially for encampments
of 200 or more participants.
Even though this course meets Safety-Wise 2000 requirements, if you are planning
a troop excursion and need more intensive first-aid training, it is recommended
that you take one of the more comprehensive wilderness first aid courses listed
on page 37 of Safety-Wise.
Prerequisites
In order to receive American Red Cross First Aid - When Help Is Delayed and
council safety training certificates, you must
have a First Aid certificate from a course completed within the last three years
and an Adult CPR certificate from a course completed within the last year.
You must bring your unexpired certification cards with you to class for presentation.
Note: This course does meet Level 2 First Aid requirements if you hold
current First Aid and Adult CPR certification.
