Troop Medic

[Scouting179]

In the old days there was a troop position for a Troop Medic. I've seen the patches.

[ynotquilt]

Perhaps if the troop medic or first aider, or whatever you would call him were primarily responsible for making sure the first aid kit was stocked and up-to-date.

[t305spl]

Yes someone that would be responsible for always knowing where the First Aid kit is, make sure its stocked and up to date, and maybe keep a record of any injuries or illnesses that take place while at a scouting event.

[diamondbackAPL]

I like the ideas Matt and ynotquilt. How do you submit the ideas to national to make it an official position?

[t305spl]

Not sure. Does anyone here know?

[ASM-142]

Yes someone that would be responsible for always knowing where the First Aid kit is, make sure its stocked and up to date, and maybe keep a record of any injuries or illnesses that take place while at a scouting event.

All scouts at all times should know where the first aid kit is located. Also, anytime something is removed from the first aid kit it should be replaced before it is needed again.

[t305spl]

Yes but does that really happen. I know it should but does it. There should be someone responsible of making sure that happens.

[ASM-142]

I know that on every camping trip that my troop takes every person (adult and scout) are told where the first aid is kept. In fact it is hung up before anything else gets set up or unpacked.

My troop also make sure to replenish the first aid kit anytime anything is taken out (not just one band-aid)

[mrcis]

Agree with ASM-142. All the boys should know first aid and shouldn't the Quartermaster be in charge of the First Aid kit and it's contents?

[riverwalk]

I think a QM should account for any property kinda stuff, and maybe even restock same...but as the assignment of a First-Aider on your activity is so important, they should be the one that coordinates with a quartermaster for it. But any number of ways would work. If you find the right interested party, they'll have their own anyway, haha.

That was my case at a Webelos weekend. The Staff didn't want a first aid Staffer until the DE said they had to. They reluctantly asked me. They had no camping/eating provisions for me, nor first aid supplies. I comandeered the Camp's lodge for my base of Ops. I then coordinated with local Responders about procedures, and of course I had my own supplies. I only treated 30ish people, one seriously (previous post). And on the way home, treated multiple car crash victims as well. It's what I do, and I have stuff (technical term) with me, whether anyone else does or not.

[SuperCUBE]

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.

This is a wonderful idea! Although, as the second poster suggested I believe, the medication issue would have to be a private matter, thus, an adult would probably be given this responsibility over a Scout.

[riverwalk]

This kinda sorta dovetails with First Aid questions, so I'll post. Moderators please feel free to move it elsewhere.

At our recent Council level meeting, Health & Safety Chairs were asked for project ideas Council could raise at National Meeting. I shared some at the meeting, and since, and Council can decide what merit they may have. Now, I ask this group what might be some ideas National might want to explore, or ASK your Council if they also want ideas from their Scouters/Scouts???

My responses were within H&S as that's who asked for input. Perhaps any Council would entertain neat ideas for any of their Program areas?

What must we be prepared for? Why, for any ole thing (repotedly one response from BP).

[pipestone1991]

I'm reviving this thread, t305SPL, what happened with National?

[Hubert]

I like this idea and do think it should be sent in. I also agree with whoever said the idea of adult/kid working together. I am huge into first aid, I am certified in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid Responding to Emergencies, and Epipen Injection by the American Red Cross.

I want to be an EMT when I get older so this would be great experence. I like this idea and am wondering what happned to it.

[pipestone1991]

I like this idea and do think it should be sent in. I also agree with whoever said the idea of adult/kid working together. I am huge into first aid, I am certified in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid Responding to Emergencies, and Epipen Injection by the American Red Cross.

I want to be an EMT when I get older so this would be great experence. I like this idea and am wondering what happned to it.

I have my infant,child, adult CPR certification, first aid cert., and red cross babysitting cert.

[Hubert]

I like this idea and do think it should be sent in. I also agree with whoever said the idea of adult/kid working together. I am huge into first aid, I am certified in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid Responding to Emergencies, and Epipen Injection by the American Red Cross.

I want to be an EMT when I get older so this would be great experence. I like this idea and am wondering what happned to it.

I have my infant,child, adult CPR certification, first aid cert., and red cross babysitting cert.

They certify in babysitting??!! Wha dont they certify in?

[fin24000]

House Keeping!.... lol ..... Well our troop we all take our own but most scouts come to me since Mine is HUDGE!! but yeah....

[t305spl]

No response from National to date...2 years later.

Will revive the discussion...probably with my work on the National Ski Patrol's Young Adult Patroller Program. I would like to get a strong link going between the two. Way too much to completely discuss now, but I do believe it will happen in the near future.

I will keep you updated and post the letter I will send to National.

[scouter01]

on the privacy issue of the first aid, what kind of embarassoing medication is there? its pretty easy to tell. its not like ritalin is perfect, or anyhting. also, im sure it would still slip out even if an adult was the medic. once again whats the differnce between a 17 year old 11 monthes 30 days ect and an 18 year old beside liabilty? the responciblilty fairy doesn't come or anyhting.

[t305spl]

I definitely agree!

Also the position would be held by the most qualified individual in the troop. Would you rather have a 50 year old who sees a few scrapes a year and has taken Basic First Aid, or would you like to have a 16 year old who rides regularly on an ambulance as a state certified EMT?

I am sorry but I would rather have the 16 who has a 120 hour certification and has passed a state written and practical exam over the 50 year old with the 8 hour Basic Course.

Privacy shouldn't even be a question...again remember this organization prides itself on its Oath and Law. A Scout IS Trustworthy. As the Troop Medic, they have received some advanced training and hopefully use their skills regularly i.e. riding on an ambulance crew. These people regularly get the medical history of their patients. SAMPLE-Signs&Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events...one of the initial things a responder asks a patient.

Just some thoughts!