Training & Certification

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A Troop First Aider is a registered, background-checked adult member who is certified in First Aid/CPR and accompanies the troop/group during all activities. You can take advantage of First Aid/CPR training offered by organizations such as:

American Red Cross
National Safety Council
EMP America
American Heart Association
American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)
Other sponsoring organizations approved by your council

Internet First Aid/CPR training offered online only will no longer be accepted as of October 1, 2023. If taking a course not offered by one of the organizations listed above, or taking any course that has online components, get approval from the council before enrolling in the course to ensure you are using a council-approved vendor. Blended learning classes are acceptable with an in-person skills demonstration with a certified instructor.

The following sites have been reviewed by the council and are acceptable for certification:

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Our council offers Troop Camp Certification as a Blended Learning experience. Check our events calendar to register for upcoming sessions.

Before the in-person portion, students will be assigned a course in GSLearn. Online materials are supplemented with an in-person training day. This training certifies you for your troop's "Troop Camp Certification-Blended Learning (TCC-BL)," which is valid for 6 years with the following requirements: You must take your troop camping within the first 2 years after taking this course. Your certification renews for 1 year each time you take your troop camping. If you follow all guidelines, you will only need to re-certify your TCC-BL training every 6 years.

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Our council offers Troop Camp Certification as a Blended Learning experience. Check our events calendar to register for upcoming sessions.

Before the in-person portion, students will be assigned a course in GSLearn. Online materials are supplemented with an in-person training day. This training certifies you for your troop's "Troop Camp Certification-Blended Learning (TCC-BL)," which is valid for 6 years with the following requirements: You must take your troop camping within the first 2 years after taking this course. Your certification renews for 1 year each time you take your troop camping. If you follow all guidelines, you will only need to re-certify your TCC-BL training every 6 years.

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