Guide to Safe Scouting

The Denver Area Council Health and Safety Committee offers many training opportunities in the area of health and safety including, but not limited to, opens in a new windowHealth and Safety Training, CPR, First Aid, opens in a new windowWilderness First Aid, opens in a new windowSafe Swim Defense, opens in a new windowSafety Afloat, opens in a new windowClimb on Safely, and opens in a new windowTrek Safely. Many of these trainings can be found on the Scouting Online Learning Center Site.

The Health and Safety Committee meets quarterly and the meeting schedule is listed in the calendar. For more information about Health and Safety in the Denver Area Council, please contact Health and Safety Committee Staff Advisor, Dave Whitner at 303.455.5522.

CPR, First Aid, Wilderness First Aid Training Resources

CPR, First-Aid, and wilderness first aid training are available from organizations not affiliated with the DAC, and teach first aid to both youth and adults. Before beginning any training required by the DAC, please ensure you are taking the appropriate course to participate in outdoor activities or for advancement. Questions may be directed to Health and Safety Committee Staff Advisor, Dave Whitner at 303.455.5522.

American Red Cross, Mile High Chapter

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Code Blue CPR

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Colorado CPR Association

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