First Aid
This Merit Badge requires 2 sessions to complete.
The Pathways to Eagle preparation work items for the First Aid merit badge are: 1, 5
- Items in RED - MUST be completed before the session starts to make it possible to complete the merit badge at Pathways to Eagle. Bring proof of completion (item, written work, note, photo, etc.)
- Items in GREEN - Can be completed before the session starts or done during merit badge session.
- Items in BLACK - MUST be ready to demonstrate your knowledge of these requirements during the merit badge session.
Scouts are strongly encouraged to use a Merit Badge worksheet to show that they have done the preparation work for the merit badge.
Download the workbook for the
First Aid Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from the U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
Scouts MUST be able to discuss any items completed as preparation works or as written work.
Note: Some requirements contain items that fall into more that one category and are listed as the higher category.
NOTE: You must have to have completed all first aid
requirements for the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second
Class, and First Class in order to sign up for
this session. |
1. |
Demonstrate to your counselor that you have
current knowledge of all first aid requirements
for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class
ranks. |
2. |
Explain how you would obtain emergency medical
assistance from: (a) Your home (b) A
remote location on a wilderness camping trip
(c) An activity on open water |
3. |
Define the term triage. Explain the steps
necessary to assess and handle a medical emergency
until help arrives. |
4. |
Explain the universal precautions as applied to
the transmission of infections. Discuss the ways
you should protect yourself and the victim while
administering first aid. |
a. |
Prepare a first-aid kit for your home. Display and
discuss its contents with your counselor. |
b. |
With an adult leader, inspect your troop's first-
aid kit. Evaluate it for completeness. Report
your findings to your counselor and Scout leader. |
6. |
Describe the early signs and symptoms of each of
the following and explain what actions you should
take: (a) Shock (b) Heart attack (c)
Stroke |
a. |
Describe the conditions that must exist before
performing CPR on a person. Then demonstrate
proper CPR technique using a training device
approved by your counselor. |
b. |
Explain the use of an automated external
defibrillator (AED). Identify the location of the
AED at your school, place of worship, and troop
meeting place, if one is present. |
a. |
Show the steps that need to be taken for someone
who has a large open wound or cut that is not
bleeding severely. |
b. |
Show the steps that need to be taken for someone
who has a large open would or cut that is severely
bleeding. |
c. |
Tell the dangers of using a tourniquet and the
conditions under which its use is justified. |
9. |
Explain when a bee sting could be life threatening
and what action should be taken for prevention and
for first aid. |
10. |
Describe the signs and symptoms and demonstrate
the proper procedures for handling and
immobilizing suspected closed and open fractures
or dislocations of the (a) Forearm (b)
Wrist (c) Upper leg (d) Lower leg (e)
Ankle |
11. |
Describe the signs, symptoms, and possible
complications and demonstrate care for someone
with a suspected injury to the head, neck, or
back. |
12. |
Describe the symptoms, proper first-aid
procedures, and possible prevention measures for
the following conditions: (a)
Anaphylaxis/allergic reactions (b) Bruises
(c) Sprains or strains (d) Hypothermia
(e) Frostbite (f) Burns—first, second,
and third degree (g) Convulsions/seizures
(h) Dehydration (i) Muscle cramps
(j) Heat exhaustion (k) Heat stroke (l)
Abdominal pain (m) Broken, chipped, or
loosened tooth |
a. |
Describe the conditions under which an injured
person should be moved. |
b. |
If a sick or an injured person must be moved, tell
how you would determine the best method.
Demonstrate this method. |
c. |
With helpers under your supervision, improvise a
stretcher and move a presumably unconscious
person. |
14. |
Teach another Scout a first-aid skill selected by
your counselor. |
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The requirements listed on this web site are believed to be correct.
The official requirements can be found in the current edition of "Boy Scout Requirements Book 2024"
Download the workbook for the
First Aid Merit Badge
in Adobe PDF format from, The U.S. Scouting Service Project website.
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