1. Boy Scouts of America and the American Red Cross
Patrick Beason
September 29, 2016 1

2. 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 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

3. 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

4. Aquatics Representatives
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

5. 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

6. 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….

7. 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!

8. 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)

9. Question: How do I become an Instructor Trainer so I can certify my own instructors?
Answer: Attend our IT Academy. Details are on
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 Training schedule is posted on and will be updated as more training dates and locations are added.

10. 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

11. Aquatic Examiner Service (AES)
Does the safety of your Aquatic facility keep you up at night?
Are your guards at the top of their game?
Red Cross is your partner who can deliver an objective, third-party, evaluation of your aquatics operation!
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…
Making your community members and staff feel safer and more secure!

12. 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.
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!
Support goals to improve your operations, training and performance
Increase lifeguard accountability, attention to safety, professionalism, and pride
Reinforce and strengthen your lifeguards emergency response skills
Maintain high lifeguarding operational standards 1

13. AES - Component Overview
Components Included
Single Pool
Site
Multi Pool
(3 site max)
> 3 Sites
Waterfront
Explorer Package
Assessment & Report
Submit information or In-person
In-person recommended
In-person recommended for new clients
In-person only
Unannounced Site Visits
Choice :
2, 3 or 4 per season
(# of sites per visit varies)
1 visit combined with Assessment
Observation of 1 live recognition drill
Available as optional add on
Included
n/a

14. 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)

15. AES – What’s 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

16. 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

17. LTP on RCO
Customers may upload their aquatics course schedules to “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:

18. Receive a 10% discount at RedCrossStore.org
Receive a 10% discount at RedCrossStore.org

19. 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. 

20. Questions?