Boy Scouts of America and American Red Cross Agreement
Boy Scouts of America and American Red Cross have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for training agreements. Learn about the different types of agreements offered by the American Red Cross and how to set up aquatics programs. Overview of key aquatic certifications provided by the Red Cross for training staff and public participants.
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Boy Scouts of America and the American Red Cross Patrick Beason September 29, 2016 1
Boy Scouts & Red Cross Agreement BSA and Red Cross have signed a Memorandum of Understanding All Councils and units (Troops and Packs) without a current agreement will need to sign a new Licensed Training Provider or Full Service agreement to participate BSA customers who offer any aquatics training should contact their local aquatics representative to set up their new agreement. BSA customers not offering aquatics should contact our Training Support Center at 1-800-RED-CROSS Agreements are signed on the Council, Troop or Pack Level. High Adventure councils are covered by BSA National Agreement 20% discount for Full Service training classes and onsite delivery fee 47% discount for all Licensed Training Provider courses
Types of Agreements The American Red Cross offers three types of Training Agreements: Authorized Provider (AP) Provider is only training their staff Licensed Training Provider (LTP) Provider is training their staff and/or public participants Full Service (FS) Provider contracts with American Red Cross to provide an instructor and equipment at the Provider s facility to execute the course
Aquatics Representatives www.redcross.org/aquaticsrepresentatives Please use the link above to contact the Red Cross aquatics representative of your state for questions about aquatics programming or to set up a provider agreement for your BSA Council BSA Councils who offer any aquatics programs or plan to are strongly recommended to work with their regional aquatics representative for easy access to aquatics support once the agreement is signed Please sign up as a Licensed Training Provider, which allows you to offer both internal and external training
Overview of Key Aquatic Certifications Lifeguarding Instructor/Lifeguarding Instructor Trainer Lifeguarding Instructor and Lifeguarding Instructor Trainers may teach CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers courses, Lifeguarding courses, Bloodborne Pathogens, Oxygen Administration and more, with easy online instructor bridges to other programs. Free online bridges available for Lifeguarding Instructors: Wilderness First Aid First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Babysitter Training Instructor BLS Instructor
Wilderness & Remote First Aid 16-hour course for ages 14 and up based on the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Wilderness First Aid Curriculum and Doctrine Guidelines Meets BSA requirements for High Adventure Camps Reviewed and/or supported by the American Camp Association, American Canoe Association, National Recreation and Park Association, and JCC Association Topics Include: Head (Brain), Neck and Spinal Injuries Wounds and Wound Infection Hypothermia Heat-Related Emergencies Allergies and Anaphylaxis Altitude-Related Illnesses Bone and Joint Injuries Burns, and more .
Other Programs of Interest Basic Life Support (NEW!) First Aid/CPR/AED (for the layperson) Water Safety Instructor/Basic Swim Instructor Bloodborne Pathogens Babysitter s Training Basic Water Rescue Safety Training for Swim Coaches Shallow Water Lifeguarding (up to 5 feet) Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding (3 feet or less) and more!
Crossing over LGIs from BSA to ARC BSA Lifeguarding Instructors may complete an 11.5-hour Crossover/Re-Entry course to certify as Red Cross LGIs (partially online and partially in classroom/pool) Must show proof of current external credentials Waterfront Lifeguarding instructor certification may be added if student completes the Waterfront Skills add-on component of the Red Cross Lifeguarding Program (5 hours, 40 minutes)
Question: How do I become an Instructor Trainer so I can certify my own instructors? Answer: Attend our IT Academy. Details are on www.instructorscorner.org. Lifeguarding Instructor Trainers must currently have the following qualifications: Current certification in both basic and instructor-level Lifeguarding, in good standing Verifiable teaching history of the full course at least an average of three courses a year within the past three years with at least six students variety is encouraged (larger class sizes, blended learning) Current or previous work experience as a lifeguard Letter of recommendation mentioning specific criteria: o Current and future needs for American Red Cross instructor training o Why the applicant is suitable to become an instructor trainer o Training schedule and frequency for instructor courses o Target audience for instructor courses o Agreeable to have quality assurance visits to instructor classes offered by the organization Upcoming LGIT Training is being offered in CA, FL, SC, NV, TX, PA, HI, MO, MA, IA, CO, IL, KS, & OH in 2016-2017 Training schedule is posted on www.instructorscorner.org and will be updated as more training dates and locations are added.
Lifeguarding Update The American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council is a 50+ member panel of nationally- recognized medical, scientific, and academic experts dedicated to ensuring that the Red Cross is at the vanguard of best-science and best-practice. 2017 Lifeguarding curriculum releasing at the beginning of the year tune into the Aquatics webcast on 10/6 for details. Benchmarks of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program include: Professionalism proper position and preparedness Full uniform rescue tube, hip pack with mask and gloves, sun protection Maintain active posture and change body position and posture periodically Stay alert, attentive and focused on patron surveillance Use tactics to deal with scanning challenges Scan zones continuously, scanning from point to point thoroughly Equipped and ready for rescue Communicate effectively rule enforcement as needed Quick recognition and response
Aquatic Examiner Service (AES) Red Cross is your partner who can deliver an objective, third-party, evaluation of your aquatics operation! Does the safety of your Aquatic facility keep you up at night? The Red Cross Aquatic Examiner Service (AES) program will accomplish this by allowing you the flexibility to make lifeguard-related operating decisions and facility-specific protocols to improve your lifeguard program performance Are your guards at the top of their game? Making your community members and staff feel safer and more secure!
Aquatic Examiner Service (AES) - Benefits Bottom-line: The Red Cross AES program goes above and beyond just relying on a health inspection or a self audit it includes unannounced visits, live drills and dedicated strategic account executive support. Support goals to improve your operations, training and performance Increase lifeguard accountability, attention to safety, professionalism, and pride Teaming with the Red Cross enhances your BSA programs by making your scouts feel more secure, safer, and happier as a direct result of having a top-of-the- line aquatics operation! Reinforce and strengthen your lifeguards emergency response skills Maintain high lifeguarding operational standards 1
AES - Component Overview Components Included Single Pool Site Multi Pool (3 site max) Multi Pool > 3 Sites Waterfront Explorer Package Assessment & Report Submit Submit information or In-person In-person recommended In-person recommended for new clients In-person only information or In- person Unannounced Site Visits Choice : 2, 3 or 4 per season Choice : Choice : Choice : 2, 3 or 4 per season 1 visit combined with Assessment 2, 3 or 4 per season 2, 3 or 4 per season (# of sites per visit varies) Observation of 1 live recognition drill Available as optional add on Available as optional add on Included Included n/a
Aquatic Examiner Service (AES) Value Add Components Assessment and Reports Include: Policies and procedures Maintenance/safety of rescue supplies Review of lifeguard certifications and in-service records Emergency action plans Commendations and goals for improvement Either in-person or self-guided (cost saving option)
AES Whats in it for me? Check with your insurance carrier to ask about possible premium discounts for use of the Aquatic Examiner Service Contact your Aquatics Representative for a quote for services We can furnish parameters of the program for you to provide to your insurance company Enjoy the benefits and peace of mind having the Red Cross provide an objective, third party evaluation of facility safety, lifeguard assessments, and recommendations for improvements
Learn To Swim; BSI; WSI Water Safety Instructor Crossovers may be done for instructors who are currently certified under a nationally-recognized swimming instructor curriculum Basic Swim Instructor crossovers may also be completed for instructors who wish to only teach up to Level 3 Boy Scouts are welcome to utilize the Red Cross Learn-To-Swim program as a licensed training provider (annual fee applies for use) Learn-To-Swim may be taught at facility pools with depths from shallow to deep Water Safety Instructor Trainer certification also available for WSIs who meet criteria for IT Academy
LTP on RCO Customers may upload their aquatics course schedules to www.redcross.org RCO to advertise the trainings they are offering in order to drive enrollment. This service is FREE and may help BSA organizations attract new students, counselors, and Sea Scouts in addition to bringing in more revenue Contact your Aquatics Rep for the link to apply for access form: http://arcphss.org/LTPonRCO
www.RedCrossStore.org Receive a 10% discount at RedCrossStore.org
Join our October 6 Aquatics Webcast! Topics will include: 2017 Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED program updates including: The latest scientific guidelines and industry best practices A sneak peak at the new water rescue techniques New program materials including videos and a deluxe Lifeguarding Instructor kit Centennial Campaign in action. Learn about how the centennial campaign is helping to create a sustainable ecosystem of water safety education to help keep people safe in and around the water. Interested in becoming an Instructor Trainer? Learn about IT academies and our new alternate qualifications for WSITs and LGITs.
