The Class 1, 2 and 3 medical forms have been replaced with the Annual Health and Medical Record. This form is for everyone. There is no longer a difference in the exam interval based on age.
The major changes
A health history is still sufficient for typical activities lasting less than 72 hours (Parts A and C of the new form-similar to the old Class 1 form)
For activities lasting longer than 72 hours, a medical evaluation by a health-care provider is now required annually (Part B).
For high-adventure activities for which medical care may be delayed, restrictions based on standardized height/weight ratios are now mandatory.
When to start using the new form
Everyone should begin using the Annual Health and Medical Record immediately. An existing Class 3 form can continue to be used until it expires in 2009. The only supported form effective January 1, 2010, is the Annual Health and Medical Record. Its use will be mandatory for the 2010 National Scout Jamboree.
There are three parts to the Annual Health and Medical Record
All participants should fill out Parts A and C for any event. Part B (the physical examination) should be completed if you are participating in an event that exceeds 72 consecutive hours, such as jamborees, summer camps, and Wood Badge training courses.
Part B also is required for participation in a resident camp setting or when the nature of the activity is strenuous and demanding such as service projects, work weekends, or high-adventure treks.
It is important to note that if the event will take your unit beyond a radius wherein emergency care is more than 30 minutes by ground transportation, the height/weight chart found at the bottom of Part B should be strictly followed.
This form will need to be updated annually.
Use the following links to print the Annual Health and Medical Form.
Go to http://www.scouting.org/media/forms.aspx and scroll down to Annual Health and Medical Form
For frequently asked questions and answers, go to http://www.scouting.org/HealthandSafety/Resources/MedicalFormFAQs.aspx
