Crew 626 Medical Form Policy
- Medical forms are valid for one year from the date of completion.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Philmont Scout Ranch
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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.
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Northern Tier National High Adventure Base .
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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.