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Annual Health and Medical Record


Crew 626 Medical Form Policy

  1. Medical forms are valid for one year from the date of completion.
  2. Every Venturer and adult who chooses to participate in a non-strenuous activity lasting less than 72 hours must have a valid Part A & B form on file with the crew.
  3. Every Venturer and adult who chooses to participate in an activity lasting longer than 72 hours must have a valid Part A, B & C form on file with the crew.
  4. Every Venturer and adult who chooses to participate in an activity at a BSA High Adventure (HA) Base must review Part D and provide it to their medical practitioner prior to receiving the medical exam required by Part C.  They must have a valid Part A, B & C form on file with the crew.  The HA Base will require a copy of the current medical form.
  5. The Tour Leader will carry the medical form file on all crew outings.
It is recommended that all crew members keep a copy of their Medical Forms for their personal records.  It is much easier to update the form annually when you have a previous year's form as a reference.

The text that follows is the BSA official policy on Medical Forms.  Note that the Medical Forms are embedded as links within the text.

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Policy on Use of the Annual Health and Medical Record

In order to provide better care for its members and to assist them in better understanding their own physical capabilities, the Boy Scouts of America recommends that everyone who participates in a Scouting event have an annual medical evaluation by a certified and licensed health-care provider—a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. Providing your medical information on this four-part form will help ensure you meet the minimum standards for participation in various activities. Note that unit leaders must always protect the privacy of unit participants by protecting their medical information.

Parts A and B are to be completed at least annually by participants in all Scouting events. This health history, parental/guardian informed consent and hold harmless/release agreement, and talent release statement is to be completed by the participant and parents/guardians.

Part C is the physical exam that is required for participants in any event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours, for all high-adventure base participants, or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding. Service projects or work weekends may fit this description. Part C is to be completed and signed by a certified and licensed heath-care provider—physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. It is important to note that the height/weight limits must be strictly adhered to when the event will take the unit more than 30 minutes away from an emergency vehicle–accessible roadway, or when the program requires it, such as backpacking trips, high-adventure activities, and conservation projects in remote areas.

Part D is required to be reviewed by all participants of a high-adventure program at one of the national high-adventure bases and shared with the examining health-care provider before completing Part C.

  • Philmont Scout Ranch . Participants and guests for Philmont activities that are conducted with limited access to the backcountry, including most Philmont Training Center conferences and family programs, will not require completion of Part C. However, participants should review Part D to understand potential risks inherent at 6,700 feet in elevation in a dry Southwest environment. Please review specific registration information for the activity or event.
  • Northern Tier National High Adventure Base .
  • Florida National High Adventure Sea Base . The PADI medical form is also required if scuba diving at this base.

Risk Factors

Based on the vast experience of the medical community, the BSA has identified the following risk factors that may limit your participation in various outdoor adventures.

Prescriptions

The taking of prescription medication is the responsibility of the individual taking the medication and/or that individual’s parent or guardian. A leader, after obtaining all the necessary information, can agree to accept the responsibility of making sure a youth takes the necessary medication at the appropriate time, but BSA does not mandate or necessarily encourage the leader to do so. Also, if state laws are more limiting, they must be followed.