[Chirurgeon's Badge]How to Become a Chirurgeon[Chirurgeon's Badge]
  1. Be at least 18 years of age.
  2. Hold a current CPR card.
  3. Be current in at least Red Cross Community First Aid. (Check with your local Red Cross, American Heart Association, St. John Ambulance, or other certifying agency. Of course, EMT, LPN, RN, Paramedic, and Physician certificates/licenses will be considered in place of the First Aid. Current CPR certification is required at all levels.)
  4. Read the Chirurgeon's Handbook
  5. Join the SCA.
  6. Send a copy of your First Aid, CPR, and SCA membership cards to your Kingdom Chirurgeon. You will then be sent Kingdom-specific information and forms necessary to begin apprenticeship. The Chirurgeon's Handbook has complete information on the Society's requirements for apprenticeship. If you are not sure what Kingdom you live in, refer to the SCA Geography page.
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