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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 3.8 3.4 3.6 3.9 3.3 3.5 3.2 3.7 3.1 old wells and/orunfriendly animals. dams, vacant buildings, farm machinery, quarries, ice-covereddumpsters, areas, water or water sewers, constructionsites,garbage dumps or I know the dangers of playingaround storm electrical outlets. poles, towers andsubstations,poking a stick or ladder, climbing on electricalpower with lines power know thedangersoftouching I and trainyards.crossingstracks, trestles, near train playing onor know thedangersof I my home. windows, doors and other entrywaysinto I canshowhow to lock,unlock andsecure all I cancomfortsomeone who isill or injured. shock. how totreat I know the signsandsymptoms of shockand is choking. I canperform first aid forsomeone who I canperform first aid fornosebleeds. I canperform first aid forlarge wounds. 3 Competencies EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 4.8 4.4 4.6 4.3 4.5 4.2 4.7 4.1 is needed. community emergency shelterislocatedif one shelter islocated or how to find out where a I know where my localcommunityemergency I canmanageahomeemergency situation. smoke alarm. I canshowhow to test andcare for a the home. I canhelpreduce the risk of fire andburnsin I know what goesinto our home first aidkit. I know the first aid treatment for dirtinaneye. I canprovide care for someone who is poisoned. airway) position. I canplacesomeoneinto the recovery (safe 4 Competencies EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS

4.10 4.12 4.11 4.9 insect andanimalbites. I knowhow to treat andreport (ifappropriate) and coldinjuries. I canexplainhow to prevent and treat heat I cancare for my feet while outdoors. know how to use the kit. I know what isin our Group first aidkitand

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 5.4 5.3 5.5 5.2 5.1 aspects of emergency aid. I have assistedinproviding training to others in a barbecue. I can demonstrate how to safely useandcare for swimming. used for a homepool,communitypool or abody of water I know the rulesand why they are important for accident. scene ofthe at the happened I cancorrectly record everything that has recognized provider. First Aid and CPR (Level A) course from a I have successfully completedanEmergency 5 Competencies EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS

5.8 5.6 5.9 5.7 direction and travel to a desired location. a desired and travel to direction I canuseacompassand/or GPS device to find improvised materials. I knowhow to buildastretcher from signalling devices. long-distance and other I knowhowand when to use flares, mirrors, horns summon help. illness inaremote outdoor locationandhow to I knowhow to deal with anincident,injury or

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 6.4 6.3 6.2 6.1 coast guard, etc.). (e.g. search andrescue, police, fire, ambulance, her role andresponsibilities inmy community his or and discussed response team emergency I have met with amember of acommunity-based use different typesofextinguishers. to fire I canexplain the different classes of fires andhow Scouting activity. preparedness resource on atleast one I have actedasanemergency response/ a recognized provider. a MarineBasicFirst Aid with CPR (Level C) from a Standard First Aid with CPR (Level course C) or I have participatedinandsuccessfully completed 6 Competencies EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS

6.6 6.5 at least one outdoor activity.least oneoutdoor at I have actedasamember of a first aid team on and symptoms. my area andknowhow to treat exposure I canidentifycommonpoisonousplantsin

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standing camp or two area events. management support for atleast one weekend I have actedasanemergency preparedness and standard weekendcamps. group outingortwo single-day a occasions during I have acted asa first aider onatleast four application for atleast three Scout group events. ScoutsCanadaOutdoor out have filled Activity I emergency kit. I have prepared andmaintaina72–96 hourhome whatever first AidcertificationIhold. best practices for first aid,asI was trainedasper I respond to emergency situationsand follow curriculum first aidcourse. I have successfully completedan outdoor 7 Competencies EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS

7.10 7.8 7.9 7.7 the equipment. level, certificationandhow touseandcare for my field firstaidkitbasedupon myactivities,skill I know what specialized equipmentisrequired in real). (training or rescue operation I have participated ina wilderness search and my community. discussed his or herrole andresponsibilities in search andrescue emergency response team and I have met with amember of acommunity-based communications andprotocols (ARES). participated inasession on correct use of radio effectively inanemergency situation. Ihave I canusea variety of communication devices

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 8.8 8.4 8.6 8.3 8.5 8.2 8.7 8.1 responsibilities inmy community. search team and discussed his or herrole and community-based emergency response I have met with amember of underwater triage inamasscasualtyincident(MCI). I knowandcan describe the stepsrequired to preparedness kit. of, and what should bein,a72-hr home I have taught agroup of people the importance emergency generator. I canstartandmaintainaconsumer jump-starting acar. an automobile,suchaschanginga flat tire or I cansafely performbasicemergency repairs on course, Icanimprove my riskmanagementskills. As part of taking anon-firstaidcertification interest within emergency aid. certification courseinanarea of my personal I have successfully completedanon-first aid aid course. I have successfully completedanadvanced first 8 Competencies EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS

8.10 8.14 8.16 8.13 8.15 8.12 8.17 8.11 8.9 my group. management strategies for anactivity with I cancreate a trip plan with detailed risk extinguishing fires. extinguishersorothertools/methodsfire for I can describe and demonstrate proper use of calling amedicalhelicopter. I know what preparations shouldbemade when when calling for medical evacuation transport. I know the limitationsina wilderness setting who cannot walk by his or her own power. terrain in transporting apatient with aninjury I canleada team atleast100m over wilderness slept init overnight. wilderness with minimalequipment,andIhave I have builtanemergency shelterin the I canpurify water inasafemanner. outdoor expedition of atleast three nights. I have been the responsible first aider foran wilderness. in the length aid kit for anactivity of atleast one weekend in I know what equipmentneeds to beina first

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 9.4 9.6 9.3 9.5 9.2 9.1 a Stage 7/8 Emergency SkillsScout. 7/8 a Stage I have provided Emergency Skills mentorship to involving 400 or more participants Plan for an Area event/camp lasting five days or implementation of anEmergency Response I have participatedin the preparation and hours already used to completeanearlierstage. volunteer first aidserviceinaddition to those I have completedaminimum of 75hours of complicated emergency situations. I canprovide immediate treatment and deal with instructor certificate. the course’s curriculum aspermittedby my teach Scouts or anothercommunitygroup I have usedmy instructor qualification to within emergency aid. training in the area of my personalinterest I have successfully completedInstructor 9 Competencies EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS

9.10 9.11 9.8 9.9 9.7 world Ihave notbefore visited. part ofthe a when travellingrisks, to mitigate the I know the healthrisks,andpossible ways to emergency exercise. I have participatedinamulti-casualty become lostin the wilderness. if you what todo Woodparticipants) Badge I canexplain to anothergroup (forexample, use them. and summersurvivalkitsexplainhow to I canassemble, display and describe winter in my community. discussed his or herrole andresponsibilities emergency airsearch response team and I have met with amember of community-based

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.2 1.1 I canberesponsible for my own safety. I canberesponsible for my own health. I can treat minorcuts or scrapes. I can demonstrate the basicapproach to first aid. I have mademy own personal first aidkit. 1 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS Scouts knownot to talk to or goanywhere with strangers. Scouts canexplain: can demonstrate: Scouts In apractice drill, Scouts can demonstrate: Scout’s kitshouldcontain: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • using sunscreen when playing out in the sun wearing proper clothing for weather conditions warm outside is it when activities or water during drinking applying anadhesive bandage that covers the wound putting pressure on the wound ifitisstillbleeding and water soap cleaning the woundwith gently staying with the sick or injured personuntilhelparrives calling anadult for help or calling9-1-1 on the telephone checking the person who isill or injured only ifitsafe to do so checking the scene for dangers (andstayingaway from them) pencil andpaper 5–10 adhesive bandages(e.g.Band-Aids™) an emergency blanket gloves of my size a list of emergency numbers

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 1.10 1.11 1.8 1.6 1.9 1.7 I cansignal for helpifneeded when outdoors. I use the “buddy system” when outdoors. say.what to available andhow when to call them and I know the different emergency services that are not safe. I knowhow to spot things inmy home that are I knownot to play with matchesandlighters. I knowmy address andlocationinanemergency. 1 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS Scouts knowhow to make themselves seenandheard for searchers. Scouts know to buddy-up with a friend during outdoor activities. 911 operator. Scouts canmake asimulatedcall to describe the helpneeded to a the number:police, fire, ambulance. community) andstate the type of emergencies required for calling Scouts canrecite the ‘911’ telephone number(ifapplicablein their fireplaces, knives, tools,etc. (for example,hot or sharp) to touch, suchasstoves, barbecues, Scouts canlista few itemsin the home that maybe dangerous and lighters. Scouts canexplain why itisnotsafe to play with matches Scouts canrecite their own address andhomephonenumber.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 1.14 1.16 1.13 1.15 1.12 I knowhow to behave around wildlife. I knowhow to besafearound acampfire. there are no trees. I know to “huga tree” iflost, or stayin one placeif bush. in the go out I carrya whistle and visible signalcovering when I I always tell anadult where Iamgoing. 1 Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS (cont’d) animals or their habitat. animals ortheir Scouts showarespect for wildlife and do not do anything to harm Scouts canstate that they will not throw anything into the fire. without proper training andsupervision. Scouts canstate that they will not touch tools, suchasanaxe or saw, a Scouter.of help not touchthe fire withoutthe will state thatthey can Scouts Scouts canstate that they will notrunandplayin the area of the fire. Scouts canstate that are to stayasafe distance away from fire. Scouts know to eat food and drink water if they have these items. the air. Scouts know to spread out visible items for searchers to see from Scouts know to stay warm and dry if they can. Scouts know to yell and whistle for help. Scouts can describe how they know that they are lost. close to a tree andstaying in one spot when lost. staying practice drillthetechniqueof a in can demonstrate Scouts could becomelost. garbage bag) with them when inan outdoor setting where they Scouts carrya whistle and visible signalcovering (e.g.bright orange during an outdoor activity. they are goingifleaving the adults with smallgroups or abuddy Scouts canexplain why they need to tell anadultincharge where

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 2.4 2.3 2.5 2.2 2.1 call them. numbers islocatedinmy homeandhow to emergency telephone list of whereknow the I I have madeahomeescapeplan with my family. I cancare for someone who hasaminorburn. I cankeep myself safeinemergency situations. and Iknowhow when to useit. I have addeditems to my own personal first aidkit 2 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS a convenient locationin their homes. Scouts can verify where the emergency numbersare postedin that couldinclude the following: Scouts, with help of their families, have madeahomeescapeplan is cool. burn with clean,cool water for atleast10minutes, or until the burn Scouts can describe and demonstrate minorburncare: cooling the etc. power outage, emergency situations:house fire, earthquake, tornado, flooding, Scouts can describe what couldbe done by insome of the following in first aidsituations: in Stage 1)andshouldbeable to describe basicuse of the materials Scouts have added the following items to their first aidkits(made • • • • • • • • • what to do ifastrangerisat the door a safe family meetingspot outside the home stay out and get out two exits from every room fall &crawlin fire andsmoke roller gauzes triangular bandages medical tape roll of 1 5–10 gauze pads

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 2.8 2.6 2.9 2.7 I always follow directions from a Scouter.a directionsalways follow from I I cancheck for dangers atanemergency situation. know to leave the product alone. I canrecognize a warning label on aproduct and areon fire. I knowhow to Stop, Drop andRoll ifmy clothes 2 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS from anadult. keep safe,andcanexplain why itisimportant to follow directions ability to follow Scouters’ directionsScouts demonstratethe to Scouts can describe how they shouldlook for potentialhazards. corrosive, flammable, poison) onanumber ofhouseholdproducts. Scouts canidentify the four hazard symbolpictures (explosive, Scouts can demonstrate how to stop, drop androll.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 2.10 2.14 2.13 2.15 2.12 2.11 I can find asafeplaceinbad weather. how to besafe around them. I knowsome of the wild animalsinmy area and I can dress myself appropriately for the weather. scooter.skateboard or I wear my helmet when usingmy bicycle, local area. I know the hazards of water sources inmy is needed. I can direct aresponder to alocation where help 2 Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS (cont’d) lightning storm,rain,snow, cold,heat,and/orsevere wind. Scouts can describe the bestplace to goincase of a thunder and best to react when they comein to contact with these animals. Scouts know what wildlife could be dangerous in the area andhow for all weather conditions. Scouts consistently demonstrate wearing the appropriate clothing bicycle, skateboard or scooter Scouts consistently wear aproperly fitted helmet whenriding and to never swim or playin water alone. Scouts know to have aresponsible adultpresent when swimming streams, rivers, lakes and other bodies of water inallseasons. creeks, close to getting too explain thedangersof can Scouts A practice drill canbeused to show this skill. help isneeded. Scouts canlead or direct responders to the specificlocation where

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 3.3 3.2 3.1 I canperform first aid forsomeone whoischoking. I canperform first aid fornosebleeds. I can do first aid forlarge wounds. 3 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS to the latest methods taught by a first aid organization. Scouts can demonstrate proper care for achoking victim according nosebleed including: Scout can demonstrate proper care for acommon Scouts can demonstrate proper care for large wounds: • • • • • • • • of pressure seeking helpif the bleeding does notstopafter10minutes keeping the nosepinched for atleast10minutes head forward the tilting nose pinching the and seekingadditionalhelp if the bleeding does notstop, applying more dressing andbandages triangular bandage demonstrate the use of the Scout neckerchief asa bandage a triangular securing the dressing with abandagesuchasroller gauze or as gauze) applying pressure to the wound with aclean dressing (such

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 3.4 3.6 3.5 my home. all windows, doors and other entrywaysinto I canshowhow to lock,unlockand secure I cancomfortsomeone who isill or injured. shock. to treat I know the signsandsymptoms of shockandhow 3 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS doors andentrywaysin their homes. Scouts can demonstrate how to lock,unlockandsecure windows, Scouts can demonstrate the proper care, including: Scouts canexplain the signsandsymptoms of shock: • • • • • • • • Scout can demonstrate the proper care for shock: • • • • • for more help staying with the personunless they need to gosomewhere to call way is onthe help person that reassuring the shock treating for keeping the personcomfortable talking calmly with the person getting helpandkeeping the personcalm is cold, or ashadyplace for someone who is warm) keeping their body temperature normal(ablanket for someone who putting the personinacomfortableposition confusion increased heartrate light-headedness fast andshallowbreathing pale, cool,sweatyskin

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 3.10 3.11 3.8 3.9 3.7 electrical outlets. poles, towers andsubstations,poking a stick or ladder, climbing on electricalpower with lines power know thedangersoftouching I and trainyards.crossingstracks, trestles, near train playing onor know thedangersof I building or activity locationincase of fire. I knowhow to helpcreate an escapeplan for a posted itby a telephone inmy home. police, fire, ambulance,poisoncontrol, etc.,and I have madealist of emergency numbers,suchas: old wells and/orunfriendly animals. dams, vacant buildings, farm machinery, quarries, ice-covereddumpsters, areas, water or water sewers, constructionsites,garbage dumps or I know the dangers of playingaround storm 3 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS

Scouts canexplain the hazards of suchactivities. Scouts canexplain the dangers of playingnear train areas. plan for aclassroom, meetinghall or similarlocation. Scouts (working with friends) canmake andpractisea fire escape convenience locationin their homes. Scouts can verify the emergency numbersare postedina dangerous areas. Scouts canexplain the dangers of playingnearlisted

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 3.14 3.13 3.15 3.12 travelling in Canada. travelling plants inmy area, and those Imayencounter when I canidentifysome of the poisonous/hazardous I know the “Rules of the Road” for safebicycling. plants, suchasstingingnettle. I can treat beestingsandreactions to somelocal use these. when to and I knowsome of the international distress signals 3 Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS (cont’d) toxic elements. ingesting berries)andcan demonstrate how to avoid their their hazards (e.gcausesrash when touched, vomiting when plants local to their area (e.g.poisonivy, andknow poisonsumac) Scouts canidentifyinnature or describe somepoisonous/hazardous Scouts canexplainand demonstrate safebicycle riding. poisonous plants. Scouts can describe the treatment for abeestingandexposure to for a variety of situations(suchaslost on land or on water). signals international distresscan demonstratetwoorthree Scouts

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 4.4 4.3 4.5 4.2 4.1 I canprovide care for someone who ispoisoned. airway) position. I canplacesomeoneinto the recovery (safe the home. I canhelpreduce the risk of fire andburnsin I know what goesinto our home first aidkit I know the first aid treatment for dirtinaneye. 4 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS Scouts canexplain: including care for anunconsciousperson. Scouts can demonstrate placingsomeonein the recovery position, Scouts cancheck that: Patrols.kit totheir in the items can describethe Scouts Scouts canexplain: • • • • • • • • • • the stove stove-top pothandlesare turned away from the front of prevent scalding hot water tank issetbelow54°C (130°F) to help paint, paper, ragsand flammables are away from heat getting medicalassistance quickly ifmaterialremains in the eye water (with the affectedeye towards the ground) if there isstillsomethingin the eye, flushing theeye underrunning blinking fast not rubbing the eye calling the localPoison Control number or 9-1-1 was poison what the finding out eat ordrink anything to person giving the not

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 4.8 4.6 4.9 4.7 how to use the kit. use the how to I know what isin our Group first aidkitandknow is needed. community emergency shelterislocatedif one shelter islocated or how to find out where a I know where my localcommunityemergency I canmanageahomeemergency situation. I canshowhow to test andcare for asmoke alarm. 4 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS review the contents with the outing group. with theouting contents review the Scouts can take out the Group first aidkitbefore an outingand Patrols.information totheir Scouts canreport the localcommunityemergency shelter Scouts canexplain what to do if: Scouts will demonstrate with asmoke alarm. • • • • • • a fire orcarbonmonoxide alarmgoes off a drain backsup they smellnaturalgas a water pipebursts a fuse blows or circuit breaker trips the lightsgo out

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 4.10 4.12 4.11 insect andanimalbites. I knowhow to treat and report (ifappropriate) cold injuries. I canexplainhow to prevent and treat heatand I cancare for my feet while outdoors. 4 Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS (cont’d) what the follow-up plan shouldbe(ifneeded). happen when outdoors, what the first aid treatment shouldbeand Scouts canexplain what types of insectandanimalbitescould avoid these. to outdoors and the behaviour, equipment,medicalandshelterplans Scouts can describe the heatandcoldinjuriesencountered when Scouts knowhow to; • • • • • • hike in dry socksand footwear keep toe nailsclippedbefore hiking activity properthe footwearfor the select identify andprevent trench foot treat ablister detect apre-blister hotspot on a foot

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 5.4 5.3 5.2 5.1 a barbecue. I can demonstrate how to safely useandcare for swimming. used for a homepool,communitypool or abody of water I know the rulesand why they are important for accident. scene ofthe at the happened I cancorrectly record everything that has recognized provider. First Aid and CPR (Level A) course from a I have successfully completedanEmergency 5 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS Patrol mates,how to safely useandcare for the appliance. Scouts will demonstrate, by cookingabarbecuemeal for their Scouts canexplain the poolrules. Scouts can demonstrate (inapractice drill) a written record of: Recognized providers include: • • • • • • • • where did this happen where didthis happen when didthis ill/injured who was PatrolCanadian Ski the Heartand Stroke Foundation of Canada Lifesaving Society the John Ambulance St. Red CrossSociety the Canadian • • • what additionalhelp did you get what treatmentwas done what happened

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 5.8 5.6 5.9 5.5 5.7 summon help. illness inaremote outdoor locationandhow to I knowhow to deal with anincident,injury or aspects of emergency aid. I have assistedinproviding training to others in direction and travel to a desired location. a desired and travel to direction I canuseacompassand/or GPS device to find improvised materials. I knowhow to buildastretcher from signalling devices. long-distance and other I knowhowand when to use flares, mirrors, horns 5 Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS (cont’d) Scouts canexplainhow to: camp. meeting or Scouts are able to assist with emergency aid training ata Scout the following: Scouts canleadanavigationalexercise in the field thatincludes activity day.outdoor Scouts canbuildastretcher from itemsbrought along on a typical each. disadvantages of Scouts canexplain these devices, and the advantagesand • • • • • • • Scouts canestablishanevacuation route on amap with asafeandeffective route plan Scouts cannavigate to any fixed point onamapand doso Scouts canread amapandlocate themselves on amap begin anevacuation or establisha treatment site make andactivateaplan to raiseanalarm for assistance grouprest ofthe careand for the victim(s) secure the siteandindividual(s) from further hazard andharm

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 6.4 6.6 6.3 6.5 6.2 6.1 and Iknowhow to treat exposure andsymptoms. I canidentifycommonpoisonousplantsinmy area guard, etc.). search andrescue, police, fire, ambulance,coast role andresponsibilities inmy community(e.g. emergency response team and discussed his or her I have met with amember of acommunity-based use different typesof extinguishers. to fire I canexplain the different classes of fires, andhow Scouting activity. Preparedness resource on atleast one I have actedasanEmergency Response/ a recognized provider. a MarineBasicFirst Aid with CPR (Level C), from a Standard First Aid with CPR (Level course C) or I have participatedinandsuccessfully completed least one outdoor activity.least oneoutdoor I have actedasamember of a first aid team onat 6 Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS groupof Scouts. Scouts can demonstrate their poisonousplantknowledge to a member.response team with the meet team member to visit a Scout meeting or for aPatrol to travel and Scouts canarrange for acommunity-basedemergency response to aPatrol. Scouts canexplain the fire classesand fire extinguisher type any other event where alarge group or Patrol ispresent. Scouts canparticipateasaresource on campout,jamboree or Recognized providers include: one outing. for aminimum of four days. This service does nothave to beat Scouts canbea designated first aidprovider ona Scout outing • • • • • Canadian Ski PatrolCanadian Ski the Heartand Stroke Foundation of Canada Lifesaving Society the John Ambulance St. Red CrossSociety the Canadian

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certification Ihold. practices for first aid,asper whatever firstaid I respond to emergency situationsand follow best curriculum first aidcourse. I have successfully completedan outdoor standard weekendcamps. group outingsortwo single-day occasions during I have actedasa first aider onatleast four group events. Activity application for atleast three Scout ScoutsCanadaOutdoor out have filled I emergency kit. I have prepared andmaintaina72–96 hourhome 7 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS

competence by: Scouts canmaintain their first aidskillandcertification attend oneofthe following: can Scouts and properly following-up on any incidents. Scouts duties includepreparing the first aidkit, treating any injuries Scouters, are: Scouts are to ensure they considerparticipants,including Scouts shouldcreate this emergency kit with their families. • • • • • • • • • • at the Right Time, the at in the RightPlace, reviewing coursemanuals being a first aideratevents participating in first aidscenarios attending arenewal course or equivalentcertificationlevel from a recognized provider Wilderness FirstResponder — from commercial vendor Wilderness First Aid Level IIIcourse(St. John Ambulance) Red Cross) (Canadian Advanced Wilderness &Remote First Aid course • • and with the RightEquipment with the RightPeople

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 7.10 7.8 7.6 7.9 7.7 the equipment. level, certificationand how touseandcare for my field firstaidkitbasedupon myactivities,skill I know what specialized equipment isrequired in real). (training or rescue operation I have participatedina wilderness search and my community. discussed his or herrole andresponsibilities in search andrescue emergency response team and I have met with amember of acommunity-based radio communicationsandprotocols (ARES). I have participatedinasession on correct use of devices effectively inanemergency situation. I canusea variety of communication camp ortwo events. standing Area management support for atleast one weekend I have actedasanemergency preparedness and 7 Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS (cont’d) Scouts canpresent their kit to their Patrol for review. SAR operation. Scouts canspendat the minimum of one days’ time ina Scout Group.a Scouts have arranged for this response team member to meet with devices, suchas: Scouts knowhow to usea variety of emergency communication adult Scouter. Scouts in this role are to beunder the direct supervision of an • • • • • • • Emergency Position IndicatorRadioBeacon(EPIRB). marine radio, VHF/UHF/CB radio, Personal LocatorBeacon, InReach device, Spot device, satellite phone,

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 8.2 8.1 aid course. I have successfully completedanadvanced first interest within Emergency Aid. within interest certification courseinanarea of my personal I have successfully completedanon-firstaid 8 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS Scouts canchoose from the following courses: Scouts can take acoursein the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Management Certificate] orlocalprovincial equivalentor Emergency Management Ontario’s BEM-100[BasicEmergency TeenCERT Train-the-Trainer,or SCUBA Rescue Patrol TrainingSki Canadian Search andRescue Ice Safety, Glacier/Avalanche Safety Boat Rescue Rescue High Angle Swiftwater Rescue Aquatic LifesavingandLifeguarding equivalent nationally-recognized certificate, orhigher qualificationor Advanced First Aid (asrecognized by the Province of Alberta), or Marine Advanced First Aid (asrecognized by Transport Canada), John Ambulance), (St. Advanced MedicalFirstResponder with CPR Level HCP First Responder with CPR Level HCP(CanadianRed Cross Society), course requirement. Leadership Team asmeeting this non-first aidcertification A training or qualification thatcanbeapproved by my Section Response TeamEmergency Disaster Response suchas VERC, TeenCERT, Ontario Volunteer hold acurrent certificate from a recognised bodyinEmergency/

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 8.8 8.4 8.6 8.3 8.5 8.7 responsibilities inmy community. search team and discussed his or herrole and community-based emergency response I have met with amember of underwater triage inamasscasualtyincident(MCI). I knowandcan describe the stepsrequired to preparedness kit. of, and what shouldbein,a72-hr home I have taught agroup of people on the importance emergency generator. I canstartandmaintainaconsumer jump-starting acar. an automobile,suchaschanginga flat tire or I cansafely performbasicemergency repairs on course, Icanimprove my riskmanagementskills. As part of taking anon-first aidcertification 8 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS member to meeta Scout Group. Scouts will arrange for this emergency response search team Scouts canpractise this skillinan incidentscenario. the contentsanduse of a72-hr homepreparedness kit. Scouts canleadasession for younger Scouts or anothergroup on and maintenance of anemergency generator. Scouts can follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the safestart jump-start acarandchange tire. how to and older)on (16 yearsinstruct younger Scouts can Scouts Scouts canexplainacircle check on a vehicle. take measures to limitrisk. Scouts canconstantly assesshazardous situationsas they ariseand changing situations. Scouts canassessandmanageriskin various andconstantly

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 8.10 8.13 8.12 8.11 8.9 it overnight. with minimalequipment,andIhave sleptin I have builtanemergency shelterin the wilderness I canpurify water inasafemanner. outdoor expedition of atleast three nights. I have been the responsible first aider foran wilderness. in the kit for anactivity of at least one weekend inlength I know what equipmentneeds to beina first aid my group. management strategies for anactivity with I cancreate a trip plan with detailed risk 8 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS backpack; the shelteris to beprecipitation-proof. Scouts canbuildashelter with whatever they cancarry ina Scouts canpurify water from anaturalsource. this outing. Scouts are to have the appropriate first aidcertification for Patrols.kit totheir will demonstratethe Scouts Group Commissioner. Scouts will have the planandstrategiesapproved by a Scouter or

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 8.14 8.16 8.15 8.17 extinguishing fires. extinguishersorothertools/methodsfire for I can describe and demonstrate proper use of calling amedicalhelicopter. I know what preparations shouldbemade when calling for medicalevacuation transport. I know the limitationina wilderness setting when (who cannot walk by his or her own power). terrain in transporting apatient with aninjury I canleada team atleast100m over wilderness 8 Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS (cont’d) electrical fires, etc. electrical fires, Scouts canspeakaboutextinguishcooking fires, grassfire, and victim packagingrequirements. Scouts canexplain the landingrequirements, landingsitesafety means oftransport. different Scouts canexplainhow different locationsand terrain require Scouts cancomplete this task aspart of an outdoor rescue scenario.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 9.3 9.2 9.1 within Emergency Aid. within training in the area of my personalinterest I have successfully completedinstructor complicated emergency situations. I canprovide immediate treatment and deal with instructor certificate. course’s curriculum,aspermittedby my teach Scouts or anothercommunity group the I have usedmy instructor qualification to 9 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS Scouts canchooseinstructor training inany of the flowing: Team by either: Leadership competency tothe Section can demonstratethis Scouts permitted by instructor’s certificate. Scouts can teach anemergency skillbasedupon the qualifications • or • • • • • • • • • • • • • personal andgroup evaluation component. in Emergency Aid that are complicatedinnature and include an participating inscenariosrelevant to the Scout’s personalinterest complicated andin the Scout’s personalinterest inEmergency Aid. presenting acasestudy of asituation the Scout hasbeenin that was Management Certificate] orlocalprovincial equivalentor Emergency Management Ontario’s BEM-100[BasicEmergency TeenCERT Train-the-Trainer SCUBA Rescue Patrol TrainingSki Canadian Search andRescue Ice Safety, Glacier/Avalanche Safety Boat Rescue Rescue, High Angle Swiftwater Rescue Aquatic LifesavingandLifeguarding First Aid Team asmeeting the instructor training requirement. approved Leadership Anyby the trainingorqualification Section

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 9.4 9.6 9.5 9.7 in my community. discussed his or herrole andresponsibilities emergency airsearch response team and I have met with amember of community-based Emergency SkillsScout. 7/8 Stage I have provided Emergency Skills mentorship to a participants numbering400 or more. for an Area Event/Camp lasting5 days or involving implementation of anEmergency Response Plan I have participatedin the preparation and hours already used to completeanearlierstage. volunteer first aidserviceinaddition to those I have completedaminimum of 75hours of 9 (cont’d on nextpage) Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS Scout group. Scouts canarrange for aresponse team member to meet with a on Stage 7 or 8 of Emergency Skills. Scouts canprovide instructionsandassistance with Scouts working in length or has over 400participates for ashorterperiod. Emergency Response Plan for alarge Scouting event that is five days Scouts canparticipatein the planningandimplementation of an approved by the Section Leadership Team. Scouts canperform this serviceata Scout or communityevent

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SKILLS Canadianpath.ca 9.10 9.11 9.8 9.9 world Ihave not before visited. part ofthe a when travellingrisks, to mitigate the I know the healthrisks,andpossible ways to emergency exercise. I have participatedinamulti-casualty the wilderness. Wood Badgeparticipants) what to do iflostin I canexplain to anothergroup (forexample, summer survivalkitsandexplainhow to use them. I canassemble, display and describe winter and 9 Requirements EMERGENCY AIDSKILLS (cont’d) for aninternational trip. sources canbeaccessedaspart of the healthandsafetyplanning Scouts canexplain what governmental andnon-governmental required by Provincial Emergency Management Acts. for this participation.Emergency Managementexercises are Scouts cancontact the local Search andRescue groups to arrange Scouts can teach alostin the woods lesson to a younger group. Scouts canhelp younger Scouts assemble their own survivalkits.

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