Medical Forms

Annual Health & Medical Forms

BSA Medical Forms Parts A, B1, B2 are required each year and must be turned into the troop prior to the Scout's first overnight. These forms are also required for Adults who camp with us.
A copy of the insurance card (front & back) is required.
It is recommended that 2 current copies exist - 1 with the troop and 1 with the family. For events where the Scout registers as an individual or where a copy is required to be kept with the Scout, it will be easier if the family has a stand by copy at home.

BSA requires all participants to have a tetanus shot every 10 years.

BSA Medical Form Part C is also required each year for Summer Camp, High Adventure and any outing exceeding 72 consecutive hours. Part C must be completed and signed by a medical professional.

Med Forms Explained.pdf

Medication Administration Procedures

The procedures for medications can differ based on the length of the outing, maturity of the youth, parent attendance and the complexity of the medications being taken.

Based on agreement, a decision is made on who is responsible for supervising the administration of medication
A Scout with agreed-upon capacity for self-care may be the best person to manage their own medication
If the parent is present on the outing, they should assume responsibility.
If the parent is not present, a willing adult leader will be asked to take responsibility during the outing for all medicine administration to any youth who cannot self-administer.
The identified leader must be informed by the Scout and parent about any special circumstances.
The identified leader will follow the established process for administering medications.
Summer camps and some events have their own process that must be followed.

Labeling

Medication sent on an outing should preferably be in its original container with all prescription information on it.
If a prescription label is missing or placed on an external package, the internal item (such as a tube or inhaler) should be, at a minimum, labeled with the participant’s name, name of the medication, and directions for use.
If there are special storage requirements for the medication, please discuss this ahead of time with adult leadership

Handing Off Medication to Adult Leadership Before an Outing

Complete the Prescription Medication Dispensing Form
Place the medication and the form in a plastic zip bag labeled with the Scouts name.
Parents are expected to provide any special storage requirements such as coolers or light protection
Ensure the bag is handed directly to the Adult Leader responsible for administering medication or the trip leader

Emergency Medication

Medication needed for an emergency should be carried by the Scout. For epinephrine, Scouts should always have access to 2 doses. Parents and adult leaders should validate that the Scout has the emergency medication on an outing.
The Scout must notify the adult leaders immediately on self-administering the emergency medication. In many cases, an evaluation or further treatment will be needed, e.g. epinephrine, even if the Scout feels ok.
Parent will be notified of the use of emergency medication.

Over-the-Counter Medication

Non-prescription medication taken routinely should be listed on the Medical Form.
Parents have a question on the medical form giving permission to dispense non-prescription medication to a Scout.
Non-prescription medication may be kept by the Scout with the capacity to self-medicate.
Small supplies of non-prescription medication are available in the Troop First Aid Kit

COVID- 19 Screening

Prior to outings, families should review this checklist. Families must be able to answer No to the questions prior to attending.
COVID-19 Pre-Event Medical Screening Checklist

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