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Scouting America: First Aid Merit Badge
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Through demonstrations, activities, and discussion, scouts will “Be Prepared” to handle situations requiring First Aid and earn their First Aid Merit Badge.
Same day completion of this merit badge relies on pre-requisite work prior to class and evidence of that work being brought to class. It is highly recommended to have a printed copy of the Merit Badge workbook: First-Aid.docx (live.com)
Scouts should bring a bagged lunch, signed blue card and have completed the following requirements:
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Requirement 1: Demonstrate current knowledge of first aid rank requirements. Most will be done in class, but the following need to be completed and brought to class:
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Tenderfoot 4d: Assemble a personal first aid kit: bring it to class
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First Class 7d: Tell the utility services of your home or meeting place, describe potential hazards associated with these utilities and how to respond in emergency situations.
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First Class 7e: Develop an emergency action plan for your home.
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Requirement 5a: Prepare a first aid kit for your home: bring it or pictures of its contents to class
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Requirement 5b: Inspect your troop's first aid kit, evaluate it for completeness, report findings to Scout Leader. Please bring a statement from your leader that this has been completed.
