Forms & Other Relevant Paperwork: Here is a list of forms and other paperwork that may be useful and necessary to assemble beforehand and carry in the field:

  • Relevant permits (such as Scientific Collecting Permits and Animal Use permits)
  • Participant medical forms (see appendix for sample form)
  • Liability waivers (see resources section below for links to official waivers and more information on their use)
  • Driver Authorization forms
  • Copies of driver’s licenses of drivers
  • Copies of passports of all participants for international courses
  • First Aid-related forms, including accident report forms, “near miss” forms, and first aid documentation forms
  • Copies of first aid certification cards of staff and students. Some campus supervisors require these to be on file.