Skills And Training

Skills and training for each staff, intern, and volunteer must be documented and kept on file at the base camp. (4-6-23) 01. Skills. Each staff, intern, and volunteer must demonstrate specific skills, prior to assuming field supervision. The skill assessment procedures must be approved, and results of the assessment documented. (4-6-23) 02. Training. Chief administrator, field director, senior field staff, field staff, volunteers, and interns must have trainings that address deficiencies identified in the skills assessment. The curriculum will include:(4-6-23) a. Four (4) days of practicum field training; (4-6-23) b. Supervision of program participants; (4-6-23) c. Water, food, shelter procurement, preparation, and conservation; (4-6-23) d. Low-impact wilderness expedition and environmental conservation skills and procedures; (4-6-23) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.04.18 Department of Health and Welfare Children’s Agencies & Residential Licensing Section 504 Page 49 e. Child management including containment control, safety, conflict resolution, and behavior management; (4-6-23) f. Instruction in safety procedures and safe equipment use of fuel, fire, and life protection; (4-6-23) g. Sanitation procedures related to food, water, and waste; (4-6-23) h. Special instruction for individuals who conduct and supervise high adventure activities; (4-6-23) i. Wilderness medicine, including health issues related to acclimation, exposure to the environment, and environmental elements; (4-6-23) j. First aid kit contents and use; (4-6-23) k. Navigation skills including map and compass use, and Global Positioning System (GPS); (4-6-23) l. Local environmental precautions, including terrain, weather, insects, poisonous plants, wildlife, and proper response to adverse situations; (4-6-23) m. Report writing, including development and maintenance of logs and journals; (4-6-23) n. Federal, state, and local regulations including the Department, Idaho State Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Outfitters and Guides, and state and federal land use agencies; and (4-6-23) o. Ongoing training for direct care staff to upgrade their skills, including mandatory training to maintain skills, certifications, and licenses. (4-6-23)