Ranger Award Elective Requirements

Lifesaver

These requirements were effective until May 31, 2014.

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Do 1(a), (b), or (c)
1. Complete the Boy Scout or Venturing Lifeguard requirements and hold a current certification. (Note: BSA Lifeguard certification lasts for three years from the time of certification.)
2. Complete a 45-plus-hour emergency response course or an EMT Basic course.
3. Earn the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or Lifeguard Trainer certificate.
1. Help build a crew or family first aid kit.
2. Know how to use everything in the kit.
3. Teach another person or group how to make and use a first aid kit.

Above information from Ranger Handbook (No. 33494), 2009 printing.

Page updated on: November 28, 2017

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