Calling all Outings Leaders: Is your first aid certification current?

The Sierra Club is changing its requirements for first aid certification for Outings Leaders. The date shown on your certification will become the basis for the official expiration date for your first aid certification. Your certification must be current for at least 2 years.

For example, if your certification was issued by the American Red Cross in June 2016, and the Red Cross certifies for 2 years, your certification now expires in June 2018.

All Angeles Chapter outings leaders need to conform with the new requirement by Jan. 1, 2019. If your current first aid expiration expires (according to the date on the card) prior to December 31, 2018, you must renew.  If you do not do so, you will not be permitted to lead outings for the Chapter.

The Chapter as well as several entities within the Chapter are working to set up certification classes at a reasonable cost. Stay tuned. Got questions? Click here for everything you need to know for first aid certification and the new rules.