Below are the requirements I completed for the First Aid Badge
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“Describe the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person. Then demonstrate CPR on a training device.” DATE |
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Satisfy your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first-aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks DATE |
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Explain how you would obtain emergency medical assistance from: your home, a remote location on a wilderness camping trip, and an activity on open water DATE |
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Explain the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Identify the location of the AED at your school, if one is present. DATE |
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Show the steps that need to be taken for someone suffering from a severe cut on the leg or wrist. Tell the dangers in the use of a tourniquet and the conditions under which its use is justified. DATE |
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Define “triage.” DATE |
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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. DATE |
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Prepare a first-aid kit for your home. Display and discuss its contents with your counselor. DATE |
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Describe the early signs and symptoms of shock, heart attack, and stroke. DATE |
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Explain when a bee sting could be life threatening and what action should be taken for prevention and for first aid. DATE |
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Describe the signs and symptoms and demonstrate the proper procedures for handling and immobilizing suspected closed and open fractures or dislocations of the forearm, wrist, upper and lower leg, and the ankle. DATE |
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Describe the signs, symptoms, and possible complications and demonstrate care for someone with a suspected injury to the head, neck, or back. DATE |
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Describe the symptoms, proper first-aid procedures, and possible prevention measures for the following conditions: anaphylaxis/allergies, bruises, sprains, strains, hypothermia, frostbite, all degrees of burn, convulsions, seizures, dehydration, muscle cramps, heat exhaustion, abdominal pain, and broken, chipped, or loosened teeth DATE |
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Describe the conditions under which an injured person should be moved. DATE |
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If a sick or an injured person must be moved, tell how you would determine the best method. Demonstrate this method. DATE |
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With helpers under your supervision, improvise a stretcher and move a presumably unconscious person. DATE |
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Teach another Scout a first-aid skill selected by your counselor. DATE
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS COMPLETED
In addition to the above, I also researched all the following areas and then completed a verbal presentation/interview to demonstrate my knowledge and understanding for each of them: