What first aid qualifications are required for a summer camp?
A Camp Health Director shall possess: (1) A current certificate in Responding to Emergencies First Aid issued by the American Red Cross. (2) A current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate, not exceeding one year in duration, in CPR for the Professional Rescuer. For every 200 campers there must be one certified CPR person. For every 125 campers there must be one certified RTE person. At the First Aid station located at the pool there is an EMT where all campers in our Day Camp will be taken if first aid is applied or needed, a call will be made to tell the parent/guardian.
