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(i) Each member of the child care staff shall be able to recognize the common symptoms of illness of children and to note any obvious physical disability. (ii) A wilderness therapeutic camp shall ensure at least one staff member per working shift is certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. At least one staff person who escorts children on expeditions off site should be trained in wilderness first aid. (iii) A written first aid plan and a first aid kit shall be available to child care staff. (iv) First aid supplies shall be available and administered by a trained staff member. (d) Dental Care. (i) Children shall have had a dental examination by a licensed dentist within the six months prior to admission. Dental treatment shall be provided as recommended by the examining dentist. (ii) Each wilderness therapeutic camp shall have a specific plan for dental care and dental health that shall be consistently followed. The plan shall provide for, at a minimum, annual checkups by a licensed practitioner. (e) Health Records. A continuous medical record reflecting each child’s growth and develop- ment, illnesses, treatments, inoculations, dental care, etc., shall be kept at the wilderness therapeu- tic camp. (f) Medications. (i) Persons administering medication shall have received appropriate training. Documentation of training shall be filed in the individual’s personnel record. (ii) A wilderness therapeutic camp shall designate and authorize specific staff to administer medications and supervise the taking of medications. Only designated and authorized staff shall administer and supervise the taking of medication. Staff will ensure medication has been taken by the person to which it is prescribed. If a designated and/or authorized staff member makes three medicine errors in 30 days, then that staff member shall not administer medications until the staff member receives additional training by the facility director or designated staff as appropriate to the specific circumstances. Documentation of how the issue was addressed shall be maintained by the facility. (iii) All medications shall be kept in a double locked secure area, accessible only to staff. (iv) If children are away from the camp during the time they need to take their medication or over 24 hours, camp staff shall keep medicines locked in the daypack and kept on the staff person who is responsible and trained to administer medication. (v) All prescription medication shall be labeled for the individual child including the dosage and frequency of the dose. (vi) A log must be maintained to document the time the medication was administered, the dosage and the name of the person administering the medication. The log must also record any changes in medication or treatment or incidents when the child failed to receive the medication. (vii) If medications are discontinued, the remaining medications shall be destroyed following the recommendations of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. (g) Medical Costs. The person or entity with custody shall be responsible for payment of any medical services received that are not covered by insurance. (9) Academic and Vocational Training. (a) Each wilderness therapeutic camp shall be responsible for providing an opportunity for academic training and/or vocational training in accordance with the abilities and needs of the children. (b) Wilderness therapeutic camps providing on-site educational programs must meet compulso- ry education requirements as defined by the South Carolina Department of Education. (c) Children who are eligible (based on federal standards) shall have independent living goals and strategies as part of their service plan. (d) Children shall be permitted and encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, art, and music to the extent of their interests.