Cubs should come in t register as soon as possible. Do not leave your cub until you tenderfoot through first class and first aid merit badge of both the boy scout handbook. The music merit badge pamphlet contains all the information you need to complete the requirements for both. It is relatively easy, it is eagle required, and it is a subject all scouts should be familiar with. Boy scout merit badges are a great way to introduce yourself to a variety of sports, crafts, sciences, trades, business, and future careers as you advance in rank. If your boy scout troopcrew or district is interested in hosting a first aid merit badge class at your location in northern virginia, please contact clif castleman or give us a call at 703 4449468 the minimum number of scouts required to host a first aid merit badge class is 12, and the maximum is typically 3040 scouts. Your kit may be simple, or more complex if you are trained to use it properly. This pamphlet includes the list of requirements along with information pertaining to those requirements. Satisfy your counselor that you have current knowledge. Merit badge series merit badges the music merit badge and bugling merit badge are offered by the boy scouts of america as individual badges that can be earned by a boy scout, varsity scout, or qualified venturer or sea scout. You can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers as you earn merit badges. Im being asked by the boys how they can get the merit badge books in pdf. Automotive maintenance merit badge class preparation page. Pdf of girl scout promise and law steps gather girls in a circle.
If 40 boy scouts are selected at random, use the normal distribution as an approximation to the binomial distribution to find the probability that four or more will have the first aid merit badge. Show how to transport by yourself, and with one other person, a person. Scoutbook boy scouts first aid merit badge requirements. If this has been discussed before, i apologize, but i couldnt find it anywhere. Requirements for the first aid merit badge with worksheets. I remember a year or so ago i found some nice pdf of. All other selected merit badge pamphlets are to be purchased by the respective scout may be deducted from his scout account, if submitted for reimbursement to the troop committee and treasurer. If the scout can pass the swim test, encourage him to earn swimming merit badge.
See more ideas about boy scouts merit badges, merit badge and boy scouts. Discuss the ways you should protect yourself and the victim while administering first aid. First aid byu merit badge powwow official merit badge worksheet. Workshops are currently offered for these merit badges. Mar 27, 2011 what are the answers to the first aid merit badge. They are meant to teach you a variety of skills that will be useful and interesting to you beyond your time in scouts. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge.
First aid merit badge series boy scouts of america on. First aid merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster bucky. Teach another scout a firstaid skill selected by your counselor. Boy scout requirement first aid and definitions for second class 10 terms. The following is taken from the boy scout merit book the official source for the information shown boy scout requirements, 2012 edition bsa supply no. If you or your counselor feels that any information in this pamphlet is incorrect, please let us know. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. These worksheets include the necessary tasks and questions that are required for earning the first aid merit badge.
This merit badge requires a lot of preparation prior to the class. With an adult leader, inspect your troops firstaid kit. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all firstaid requirements for tenderfoot, second. Merit badges are awarded to scouts who complete the requirements for each badge. First aid flashcards flashcard machine create, study. Eagle scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the scouts bsa program of the boy scouts of america bsa. With helpers under your supervision, improvise a stretcher and move an unconscious person. The requirements published by the boy scouts of america should always be used over the list here. Report your findings to your counselor and scout leader. See more ideas about first aid, emergency preparedness and brownie girl scouts. With some knowledge of first aid, a scout can provide immediate care and help to someone who is hurt or who becomes ill. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information.
The first aid merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges. These notes, along with practical instruction, should allow any scout to earn the badge. Supporting documentation or project work pertinent to this merit badge which may also include a merit badge workbook for reference with notes 5. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Describe the signs, symptoms and possible complications and demonstrate care for someone with a suspected injury to the head, neck, or back. 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. Earning the first aid merit badge will help you understand that emergency medical treatment is a set of clear action steps. An official boy scouts of america merit badge pamphlet has been created for the bsa by topic authorities for each merit badge. If in doubt about the accuracy of a requirement, consult your. First aid merit badge requirements the scoutbook team is excited to announce the upcoming release of activity logs, a faster way for units to track the progress of service projects, campouts, hikes, and long.
This material is intended to aid the teaching of first aid merit badge. This course is currently only offered in northern virginia and nearby surrounding areas including washington dc and parts of maryland. Presented to scouts who understand the importance of safety, how to care for the ill, and identifying health problems. Describe the early signs and symptoms of each of the following and explain what actions you should take. The first aid merit badge pamphlet and the new interactive. Original 57 merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. With an adult leader, inspect your troops first aid kit. Ed white, chuck holbrook, barry whiffin, and rich utter. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. It is important to have the right tools for the boys to finish the badge and should be a mandatory addition to all bsa troop.
The first eagle scout medal was awarded in 1912 to arthur rose eldred, a 17yearold member of troop 1 of rockville centre, long island, new york. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in scouts bsa. This is required to be earned for any young man to become an eagle scout. If 40 boy scouts are selected at random, find the probability that four or more will have the first aid merit badge. Also, there is no requirement in the first aid merit badge to become certified by the red cross. Girls say the girl scout promise and the girl scout law together. Take your time to read through the official first aid merit badge requirements. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Describe the conditions that must exist before performing cpr on a person. A explain how you would obtain emergency medical assistance from your home, on a wilderness camping trip, and during an activity on open water.
Apr 02, 2020 boy scout merit badges are a great way to introduce yourself to a variety of sports, crafts, sciences, trades, business, and future careers as you advance in rank. The merit badges on the mandatory list for eagle rank have changed several times. It is important to have the right tools for the boys to finish the badge and should be a mandatory addition to all bsa troop libraries to have. Workshops for boy scouts of america bsa merit badges are offered a few times during the year at evcomputing. In addition, troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlet for one nonrequired badge, per year, per scout. First aid merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster. First aid is the only merit badge that has always been on the mandatory list for eagle. This badge is a requirement for the emergency preparedness merit badge. At the start of the new year, scouts who are beginning must use only the new requirements. The minimum number of scouts required to host a first aid merit badge class is 12, and the maximum is typically 3040 scouts. First aid merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Boy scout troop 444 held their annual merit badge qualifications on may 14th at the concord police association range.
If a new edition of a merit badge pamphlet is introduced with updated requirements after the scouts bsa requirements book has been released, a scout who is starting the badge may choose to follow either set of requirements until the end of the year. Display and discuss its contents with your counselor. If a sick or injured person must be moved, tell how you would determine the best method. Im certain this resource will be helpful to scouts on their road to eagle. Demonstrate f bandages for a sprained ankle, f injuries on the head, f the upper arm, f the collarbone. Advancement for first year campers meritbadgedotorg. Then, ask them to describe a time they needed medical attention. Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster 2. First aid flashcards flashcard machine create, study and. Most of the information a scout needs to fulfill the requirements for the merit badge are included in the merit badge pamphlet. Use this workbook as a guide as you organize your thoughts and prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. The merit badge that all scouts should earn first is first aid. Download pdf summary all scouts and scout leadersas representatives of an organization whose motto is be preparedshould be sure they are always ready with an appropriate first aid kit when its needed.
The scout could use the skills he has previously mastered to help him complete the requirements it should take him less time to do the explain, describe, and show. 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. The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. History of merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. You dont need to have had rank advancement to be eligible. First aid byu merit badge powwow official merit badge. Troop 692 will maintain a merit badge library for pamphlets purchased by the troop, or donated to the troop. Of the discontinued original merit badges, four were offered in 2010 as part of the boy scouts of america centennial. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. Donna no, merit badge progress needs to be done while registered as a boy scout. First aid merit badge series pamphlet book boy scouts of.
Show how to transport a person by yourself and with one helper. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. Adult leaders merit badge list for troop 692 pdf merit badge sash open this pdf file for guidance on the merit badge sash how to where, badge placement, etc. Scouts should bring a change of clothing that they dont mind getting dirty as some class work may get a little messy. Scoutingbsafirst aid merit badge wikibooks, open books for an. These are usually about three hours long and take place in the weekend or on school holidays. Of the members of a boy scout troop, 15% have received the first aid merit badge. Soon after the introduction of merit badges, the ranks of life, star, and eagle were created to recognize the earning of merit badges. Boy scouts first aid merit badge requirements scoutbook. For a long time, you couldnt earn the first class rank until you earned this one merit badge. First aid merit badge book, pages 4148 boy scout troop.
We are continually finding better ways to determine minute quantities of materials steroids, lead, mercury, carcinogens, etc. The importance of practical instruction is difficult to overstress. All of the scouts completed their rifle merit badge qualification requirements. Use the links directly below to find help for a specific badge. Eagle scout was awarded to any first class scout who had earned 21 merit badges. 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.
Merit badge requirements and worksheets boy scout trail. As we are in the 21st century and we have boys bring ipads to troop meetings with cookbooks, meritbadge worksheets, bsa handbook, etc. This 8 page printable pdf workbook will help boy scouts as they work on earning the first aid merit badge. First aid merit badge book, pages 4148 boy scout troop 50.
Remember this is an eaglerequired merit badge and many of the other merit badges draw from this merit badge for requirements, as well as the early rank advancement first aid requirements. The skills needed for proper first aid cannot be learned alone. 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 used on. 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.