Chirurgeon Emeritus
There are individuals who have exceptional abilities and knowledge
about the Chirurgeonate, but due to circumstances outside of the SCA,
these people are not able to be active in the Chirurgeonate. Many of these
people have been Mentor Chirurgeons, or would have become Mentor
Chirurgeons if they had been able to continue participation in the
Chirurgeonate. Some of these individuals have never been able to join the
Chirurgeonate because they cannot perform first aid at SCA events due to
legal or employment considerations. Others have been active Chirurgeons
in the past but have left the Chirurgeonate because of a permanent or
temporary inability to maintain their certifications, often due to health
concerns.
Rather than lose the resource and experience these individuals represent,
they may remain or be placed on the Kingdom's Chirurgeonate roster as
Chirurgeon Emeritus. Issuing a warrant for a Chirurgeon Emeritus is at the
discretion of the Kingdom Chirurgeon.
The duties and responsibilities of a Chirurgeon Emeritus are to mentor and
advise other Chirurgeons and other interested SCA officers on
Chirurgeonate matters. Chirurgeons Emeriti do not provide any first aid
at SCA events. The Chirurgeon Emeritus may serve in administrative roles
including Chirurgeon-in-Charge of an event as long as they are not
involved in direct patient care. SCA membership is not required to be
elected to Chirurgeon Emeritus status, but is required if the Chirurgeon
Emeritus is to work in an official role such as Chirurgeon-in-Charge.
The designation of Chirurgeon Emeritus is strictly honorary.
The circumstances which prevent a Chirurgeon from maintaining current
certifications may not be permanent. If a Chirurgeon Emeritus who was a
warranted Chirurgeon can renew old certifications or obtain new
certifications sufficient for the practice of first aid in the SCA, then
that person will be welcomed back into the ranks of active Chirurgeons in
their former status, and their status as a Chirurgeon Emeritus will be
rescinded.
Chirurgeon Emeriti may display a badge as registered by the Chirurgeon
General with the College of Heralds.
