I want to speak with National about adding a
leadership position in the Troop for Troop Medic.
This person could be either an adult or a scout but
only one per troop. They would be incharge of keeping
the first aid kit, and keeping it up to date and in
stock. This person would have to have exceptional
First Aid skills someone who is certified as an OEC
Tech. or EMT. They would also keep medical forms, and
lists of meds. on trips and the instructions for the
meds. If a scout were holding this position he would
not be able to hold the meds. but he keeps track of
them. They are also on call at every troop
function. They teach and demonstrate and coordinate
the first aid portion of ranks. They plan to have
people come down to meetings for certification and
recertification of CPR/First Aid. You would have to
apply to your local council to be awarded this
position to make sure you are qualified for the
position before awarded it. This position you hold as
long as you are certified or you cant coninue with the
troop. This would help many troops on campouts and
any other function even training with safety being an
extremely important factor. This is someone you can
rely on to know what to do when you dont. I am in
training as of Sept. to be an OEC Tech. so this would
be a position I would want to hold to use my skills
and help the troop by using my skills.
Let me know what you think.
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