The minimum number of scouts required to host a first aid merit badge class is 12, and the maximum is. The better you learn the material, the more helpful it will be. Explain how you would obtain emergency medical assistance from your home, on a wilderness camping trip, and during an activity on open water. Every scout must have another person with them at each meeting with a merit badge counselor. The counselor introduces the scout to subjects that may lead to a career choice or to a lifetime hobby.
If youre following along with the merit badge worksheet, this guide will provide you with all the answers to the requirements needed to learn the first aid merit badge. Someone with certification in first aid cpraed from the american red. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. 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. Require the scout to complete all and only all of the requirements. Luckily, once you have the eaglerequired, first aid merit badge, youll be prepared to handle this type of emergency, as well as many others. Merit badge counselor qualifications bryan on scouting. Both can be purchased at the scout shop or online at. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. 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.
What about the firstaid requirements in most merit badges. The scout needs to have read the merit badge pamphlet before the session and be prepared for each of the requirements. Boy scouts of america merit badge counselor information. The following merit badges have special qualifications or certifications for either the merit badge counselor or the supervisor of certain activities that may be involved. Requirement 1 prerequisite demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first aid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks. 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. How to be a merit badge counselor october 6, 2016 bryan wendell merit badges, scouting 101, scouting tips 23 the merit badge counselor is one of the coolest jobs in scouting. First aid merit badge boy scouts of america wiki fandom. First aid requirements for the tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks encourage you to practice treating certain. It is truly the most important merit badge you will ever earn. Special merit badge qualification requirements from the guide to advancement handbook. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all firstaid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks. 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.
Public merit badges boy scout troop 127 nashville, illinois. Merit badges advancement san diegoimperial council. Eventbrite scoutmaster bucky presents first aid merit badge 20200215 saturday scouts bsa saturday, february 15, 2020 at christ the king lutheran church, bloomington, mn. First aid merit badge helps and documents scouter mom. Examine the latest revision of the bsa merit badge pamphlet of each merit badge. In some cases, you may share the work you have already started or completed. This merit badge requires a lot of preparation prior to the class. Suffolk county council is excited to bring a year long merit badge program to the scouts bsa. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first aid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks. First aid merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Someone with certification in first aidcpraed from the american red.
Merit badge counselors boy scouts of greater saint louis. As the merit badge counselor, you and the scout work out a tentative schedule for completing the merit badge. Required merit badge for first class requirements last revised in 2005 pamphlet revision date. Boy scout merit badge requirements emergency preparedness back to home page i. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and tell him or her that you want to earn the merit badge. Boy scout merit badge requirements for emergency preparedness. The availability of a merit badge session will be based on the actual availability of merit badge counselors on the day of the event. You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject. Mar 30, 2019 scouts learn how to handle a variety of emergency situations while working on the first aid merit badge. As a counselor, he evaluates the scouts performance and determines whether or not the scout has met the prescribed. Merit badge counselors who do not meet the specific requirements may use the.
Explain how you would obtain emergency medical assistance from. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for. Before beginning to work with a youth, counselors should check the scouts merit badge application blue card to ensure it is signed by the unit leader. First aid merit badge scouter mom 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. As a coach, the counselor advises the scout concerning steps he should take to fulfill the requirements for the merit badge. First aid merit badge houston museum of natural science. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. Earning the first aid merit badge will help you understand that emergency medical treatment is a set of clear action steps. First aid merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster bucky. Unless otherwise specified, work on a requirement can be started at any time. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all firstaid requirements for tenderfoot, second. Special merit badge counselor requirements doubleknot. All scouts wanting to earn a merit badge should discuss their intentions with their scoutmaster. Scoutingbsafirst aid merit badge wikibooks, open books for an.
Mar 24, 2020 the first requirement for the merit badge states demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all firstaid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks. However, he or she should be satisfied that the scout remembers what he learned from previous experience. Please obtain a copy of the requirements book or appropriate merit badge pamphlet for the latest revisions. If you are a merit badge counselor, or a scout working on merit badges, be aware that the requirements periodically change. Excerpts from the tenderfoot, second class, and first class rank workbooks, showing the first aid requirements for those ranks can be found at the back of this. With some knowledge of first aid, a scout can provide immediate care and help to someone who is hurt or who becomes ill. Through this program we will be partnering with various organizations and companies to offer unique merit badge opportunities. Camp staff members under age 18 may assist with instruction but cannot serve in the role of the merit badge counselor.
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 counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected of you and to start helping you meet the requirements. You must have a buddy with you scout buddy system at each meeting with the counselor. First aid requirements for the tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks encourage you to practice treating certain injuries and ailments. They learn to be prepared for many types of illnesses and injuri. Satisfy your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first aid requirements for tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks.
The merit badge counselors role is to bring about learning on the part of the boy scout. If it is easy, go to a merit badge counselor that will make it difficult. The merit badge plan is based on the concept that a counselor working closely with a scout acquaints the boy with an adult knowledgeable in one or more fields. Merit badge counselors heart of america council boy scouts. If in doubt about the accuracy of a requirement, consult your merit badge counselor. Bring a legible filled out merit badge card signed in ink by their unit leader or designee. Satisfy your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first aid requirements for tenderfoot, second class and first class ranks. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all firstaid requirements for tenderfoot. Ask your counselor to help you learn the things you need to know or do. Reading this page does not satisfy any requirement for any merit badge. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all firstaid requirements for tenderfoot, second class and first class ranks. Guide for merit badge counselors boy scouts of america.
Also keep in mind that the requirements are rarely identical. How can i question this scouts first aid abilities without questioning his earning of the first aid merit badge. Get a signed merit badge application from your scoutmaster. First aid merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Scoutingbsafirst aid merit badge wikibooks, open books. Scoutmaster sign bluecard scouts bsa program scouting forums.
A meritbadge counselor doesnt need to reteach the basics of first aid. Satisfy your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first aid requirements for tenderfoot rank, second class rank, and first class rank. In some cases, the scout may share with the merit badge counselor the work he has already started or accomplished. First aid merit badge workbook read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject.
The merit badge counselor assesses the scouts knowledge to ensure he has completed all the required workno more, and no less. Counselors and advancement administrators should consult the merit badge pamphlets for details and to maintain awareness of changes and updates as pamphlets are revised. Be recognized as having the skills and education in the merit badge. Yes, the first aid merit badge requirements should be difficult. Requirements satisfy your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first aid requirements for tenderfoot rank, second class rank, and first class rank. Demonstrate to your counselor that you have current knowledge of all firstaid requirements for tenderfoot, second class. First aid merit badge 20200215 saturday scouts bsa. Certain merit badges require the counselor to have specific qualifications in order to. When its ok to complete two advancement requirements with. Scoutbook boy scouts first aid merit badge requirements. The first aid merit badge requirements first aid reference. All merit badge counselors must be at least 18 years of age. Boy scouts first aid merit badge requirements scoutbook. 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.
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