Daisy grades k1 brownie grades 23 junior grades 45 cadette grades 68. Guide for merit badge counselors boy scouts of america. Apr 18, 2019 the first aid requirements for tenderfoot cover a variety of situations a scout might encounter on a campout, especially first aid for nature related injuries. Boy scouts first aid merit badge requirements scoutbook. First aid merit badge helps and documents march 30, 2019 leave a comment scouts learn how to handle a variety of emergency situations while working on the first aid merit badge. First aid requirements for the tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks encourage you to practice treating certain. Describe the signs, symptoms and possible complications and demonstrate care for someone with a suspected injury to the head, neck, or back. The first aid meet is an event that challenges scouts abilities to perform first aid in simulated reallife situations.
This course is currently only offered in northern virginia and nearby surrounding areas including washington dc and parts of maryland. First aid is the only merit badge that has always been on the mandatory list for eagle scout. Explain how you would obtain emergency medical assistance from. With knowledge of first aid, a scout can even save a limb or a life. Mar 30, 2019 first aid merit badge helps and documents march 30, 2019 leave a comment scouts learn how to handle a variety of emergency situations while working on the first aid merit badge. Eagle patch and merit badge sash on boy scout uniform. If my son takes the cpraed and first aid course at the council will that satisfy the first aid merit badge. Scouts in patrols compete in practical first aid problems, displaying handson skills from the scout handbook, first aid merit badge pamphlet and current american red cross guidelines. The merit badge counselor is a key player in the scouts bsa advancement program. Thats good enough for a gold medal, and it marks three consecutive years of first aid dominance. Special merit badge qualification requirements from the guide to advancement handbook. Mint plastic back marked with scout stuff, issued from 2002 2010. Citizen in the nation citizen in the community camping communications first aid emergency preparedness veterinary medicine and dog care combined in one class astronomy and bsa eclipse 2017 patch prep.
This bsa first aid roll kit conveniently meets the bs th edition handbook requirements. Get your first aid fun patch what do we do after your girls complete the badge. Special merit badge qualification requirements doubleknot. Earning the first aid merit badge will help you understand that emergency medical treatment is a set. Nuclear science a scout 1 can earn up to four merit badgesby. The first aid fun patch is the perfect way to demonstrate that your group has learned the basics of first aid. Scoutingbsafirst aid merit badge wikibooks, open books. Oct 18, 2012 boy scouts of america, first aid merit badge manual. Submission of the merit badge workbook filled out from class participation and copy of registration receipt for the class will be required for sign off on completed requirements on the blue card provided by the sfbac.
The first aid requirements for tenderfoot cover a variety of situations a scout might encounter on a campout, especially first aid for nature related injuries. The first aid merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges. First aid merit badge pamphlet boy scouts of america. First aid patch indiana sewing patches for sale in stock ebay. Go over each item in a first aid kit and explain what it is for. The left image is the sale item, and the right image is the merit badge backing type. One great way to show achievement is with a certificate. Using this pamphlet, scouts will learn this important skill. To answer the first aid merit badge reqirement 2a, calling 911 is the most effective. First aid day is an opportunity for webelos scout and scouts in troops to learn first aid skills. Jan 01, 2019 this merit badge is required to earn the eagle scout rank satisfy demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first aid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks. First aid can help prevent infection and serious loss of blood. Patrols compete in practical first aid problems, displaying handson skills from the scout handbook, first aid merit badge pamphlet and current american red cross guidelines. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first aid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks.
First aid is caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical care. Know how to prevent and treat outdoor injuries when youve earned this badge, youll know how to get help in an emergency and treat minor injuries. Expandable design can accommodate added supplies of your own. Firstaid requirements for the tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks encourage you to practice treating certain. Scouts bsa tenderfoot first aid and nature requirements helps.
First aid merit badge series pamphlet book boy scouts of america merit badge series. Boy scouts of america, first aid merit badge manual. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. Please click the link below the merit badge list if you wish to register. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. In addition to the standard requirements and approvals for being a merit badge counselor, selected merit badges have specific skills requirement in order to serve as a counselor in those areas.
Exactly 69,563 scouts earned the eaglerequired first aid merit badge in 2017. The first aid meet is an event that challenges scouts in troops to perform first aid in simulated reallife situations. Brownie first aid badge activity plan 1 planning guides link. Expose the victims bare chest, wiping it dry to later attach the aed patches. By following the steps every time you come upon a firstaid emergency, you can quickly evaluate the situation, come up with a firstaid plan, and then see that plan through. The merit badges on the mandatory list for eagle scout have changed several times. Select awards and badges to customize your pdf download. Whatever your area of expertise or interestwhether it is a special craft or hobby basketry, leatherwork, coin collecting, a profession veterinary medicine, aviation, engineering, or perhaps a life skill cooking, personal management, communicationsas a merit badge counselor, you can play a. Get your fun patch from a great website called makingfriends if you dont want to spend the time planning, our activity booklet has stepbystep instructions with. They were supposed to study the sheet and then do something to explain. Girl scout awards and badges are a great way for a girl to explore her interests and learn new skillsand show the world what shes accomplished.
Earning the first aid merit badge will help you understand that emergency medical treatment is a set of clear action steps. A formal activity is an awards ceremony, a blue and gold banquet, a troop court of honor or team awards ceremony, a recognition dinner staged by a unit, district, council or region, and special. Ice should be applied 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off. So while boy scouts might be aimed at young teenagers, the skills learned there are anything but childs play. Scoutbook boy scouts first aid merit badge requirements. Suggestions for how junior and cadette girls can earn the first aid prepared patch.
Additionally if you are like many leaders we want to award our girls when they complete something even beyond just the patch. Presented to scouts who understand the importance of safety, how to care for the ill, and. Merit badges are awards earned by members of the boy scouts of america, based on activities. First aid merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. A first aid kit is a collection of materials to make administering first aid easier.
The organizations numerous merit badges cover everything from basic first aid and crime prevention to moviemaking and geocaching. The merit badge sash is worn during formal activities and events, and not during troop meetings or campouts. Then, ask them to describe a time they needed medical attention. First aid merit badge emergency kit patch etsy boy scout first aid merit badge type g 1961 69 cloth back 9 99 tenderfoot scout requirements worksheet awesome first. When girls have earned this badge, theyll know how to get help in an emergency and treat minor injuries. Display and discuss its contents with your counsellor. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. First aid merit badge series paperback january 1, 1957 by carl j potthoff author 4. The award of a merit badge is represented by a circular patch with an image representing the. History of merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. Find out what to do in an emergency so you can be prepared if the unexpected happens.
Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and to start helping you meet the requirements. This merit badge is required to earn the eagle scout rank satisfy demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first aid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks. See more ideas about merit badge, badge and patches. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all firstaid requirements. Scouting service project clipart, software, icons, fonts, and documents. By following the steps every time you come upon a first aid emergency, you can quickly evaluate the situation, come up with a first aid plan, and then see that plan through. The minimum number of scouts required to host a first aid merit badge class is 12, and the maximum is typically 3040 scouts. Simple cuts and scrapes blisters on the hand and foot. Merit badge requirement updates from 2020 scouts bsa requirements 33216 american.
First aid merit badge first aid caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical care is an important skill for every scout. Well of course give them the badge to display proudly on their vest, they earned it. Bsa first aid merit badge type j scout stuff boy scout. Jan 31, 2020 the organizations numerous merit badges cover everything from basic first aid and crime prevention to moviemaking and geocaching. During the morning, webelos scouts will work on the first responder adventure and scouts in troops will work on the first aid merit badge. Insider tips for earning boy scout merit badges verywell family. First aid merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Girls say the girl scout promise and the girl scout law together. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all firstaid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks. In 1969, the bsa began manufacturing those merit badges that are required in order to obtain the rank of eagle scout with a silver border instead of the green border. First aid merit badge boy scouts of america scout shop. With some knowledge of first aid, a scout can provide immediate care and help to someone who is hurt or who becomes ill.
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