The boy scout handbook cant be used to repair the padlock, the checkers, the first aid kit however it is needed for the event, while the bug spray is used, the axe and the deck of cards. Content in the wilderness and remote first aid emergency reference guide is based on the 2010 boy scouts of america bsa wilderness first aid curriculum and doctrine guidelines and reflects the 2010 consensus on science for cpr and emergency cardiovascular care and the 2010 guidelines for first aid. Your kit may be simple, or more complex if you are trained to use it properly. Bsa has plenty of reference books to guide scouters and scout leaders including the cub scout history book, this years boy scout requirements book, leader guidebooks, and many more. A scout should take a test after studying the information and hopefully having the knowledge to pass the test.
The requirements for the scout, tenderfoot, second class, and first class ranks may be worked on simultaneously. The first aid meet is an event that challenges scouts abilities to perform first aid in simulated reallife situations. The first aid meet is designed to challenges the scout s abilities to perform first aid in simulated reallife situations. First aid information troop meetings main event printable pdf file of meeting plans and ideas for first aid objectives this months activities should. 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. Online version boy scouts of america boy scouts of. Wilderness first aid and the boy scouts of america over 20 years we have taught wfa to thousands of scout leaders. Eagle award history the national eagle scout association. If a sick or an injured person must be moved, tell how you determine the best method. Teams line up in relay formation with one scout acting as victim and sitting in front of the team 30 feet away. An officiallylicensed book of the boy scouts of america. To administer first aid according to the boy scout handbook and sections of the first aid merit badge handbook procedure. First aid class notes boy scout troop 50 in kansas city. Have a general knowledge of domestic and farm animals.
One boy from each patrol lying about 30 feet in front of it with arterial bleeding of left wrist. Put like items into small, resealable plastic bags, then stow all the bags in a larger bag or a plastic container with a secure lid. It has been deemed wise to publish all material especially for the aid of scout masters in a separate volume to be known as the scout masters manual. Make sure that doesnt happen by buying a good first aid kit or building one yourself. Help them understand the first aid needs to consider on outings. Given the eagle scout ranks prominence, it might be surprising that it had no place in the original boy scout advancement program. The first aid meet is an event that challenges scouts in troops to perform first aid in simulated reallife situations.
First aid day is an opportunity for webelos scout and scouts in troops to learn first aid skills. The patrols will compete in practical first aid problems, displaying handson skills from the boy scout handbook, first aid merit badge pamphlet. Each member within the patrol will have to answer multiple choice questions concerning first aid issues in an isolated setting. Here, all first aid information would appear in only one place, even though it might be required for two or three ranks. Wilderness and remote first aid american red cross. While theyre learning these things, the scouts also need to put together a simple cub scout first aid kit. Here are a few ideas to help you with this achievement.
Patrols compete in practical first aid problems, displaying handson skills from the scout handbook, first aid merit badge pamphlet and current american red cross guidelines. First aid can help prevent infection and serious loss of blood. The advancement program for scouts participating in the scouts bsa is symbolized by the earning of seven ranks. This book is full of useful information about tying knots, first aid, wilderness survival. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Before a boy can become a tenderfoot he must qualify for same.
There are three classes of scouts among the boy scouts of america, the tenderfoot, secondclass scout, and first class scout. To obtain a merit badge for first aid to animals a scout must 1. First aid information troop meetings main event books emergency preparedness, first aid, safety, search and rescue, and wilderness survival merit badge pamphlets boy scout handbook fieldbook organizations and websites american red cross american heart association related program features emergency preparedness, safety, and wilderness survival. A tenderfoot, therefore, is superior to the ordinary boy because of his training.
In addition, the scout store also carries books on leathercrafting, activity books, comic books, etc. Describe symptoms and give treatment for the following. The bsa handbook goes digital august, 2009 bryan wendell whats new 7 last week we told you about the new boy scout handbook, available now online or at your local scout shop. Heres a set of cards with signs, symptoms, and information from the boy scout first aid learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. The district first aid meet is an event that challenges scouts in troops to perform first aid in simulated reallife situations. They led to many good scout discussions and learning. With some knowledge of first aid, a scout can provide immediate care and assistance to someone who is hurt or who becomes ill. With some knowledge of first aid, you can provide immediate care and help to someone who is hurt or who becomes ill. Read or download the boy scouts of america s most uptodate guide to safe scouting here. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. Carrying a few first aid items on hikes and campouts will allow you to treat scratches, blisters, and other minor injuries, and to provide initial care for more serious emergencies. Some tests give the scout an opportunity to email results to the adult leader. First aid caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical careis an important skill for every scout. Personal first aid kit from the boy scout handbook, page 289.
The 11th edition actually does a little of both, having chapters for each rank, but also including chapters for first aid and other skills. Show first aid for bite of a suspected rabid animal. How to make easy cub scout first aid kits cub scout ideas. Taking a test to learn the information is not an effective use of the online test. Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. However, accidents, injuries and illness do occur while in remote places. The boy scout handbook should always be a priority to scavenge.
Teach another scout a firstaid skill selected by your counselor. The advancement program is often considered to be divided into two phases. With helpers under your supervision, improvise a stretcher and move a presumably unconscious person. While working on the good knights adventure, tiger cub scouts can learn about the scout law, create a code of conduct, learn how to work together, use recycled items to build a castle, or take part in a service project.
Patrols compete in practical first aid problems, displaying handson skills from the boy scout handbook, first aid merit badge pamphlet and current american red cross guidelines. Scouts bsa tenderfoot first aid and nature requirements. The article really helped me with my boyscout homework for how to treat a blister. Each patrol will then participate as a team in a first aid scenario. The first scout on each team runs to the victim, asks what is wrong, and applies a neckerchief folded into a pressure pad where indicated.
American boy will in the near future, as a man, be an efficient leader in the paths of civilization and peace. This is the latest edition 11th of the boy scout handbook, which first came out in 1911 as the handbook for boys, a title it held through the 5th edition. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Show first aid for bites or stings of insects and ticks. Alternative requirements for the tenderfoot rank are available for scouts with physical or mental disabilities if they meet the criteria listed in the boy scout requirements book. Written by an expert in wilderness medicine, the scouting guide to wilderness first aid is an invaluable practical manual, covering a wide range of outdoor medical problems. All other scouts have their neckerchiefs on properly.
Knowledge, respect and enjoyment of the outdoors is an integral part of the boy scout experience. Scouting for boys, robert badenpowells 1908 scout handbook, included just three classes of scouts tenderfoot, second class, and first classalong with the wolf badge, which was a reward for very special distinction. Read in the boy scout handbook pages 59 poisonous plants, and 288329 first aid. Materials needed include would cleaning and bandaging material for practice, moleskin for practice, splinting material for practice, a first aid kit for demonstration, materials for making personal first aid kits, and a boy scout handbook. During the morning, webelos scouts will work on the first responder adventure and scouts in troops will work on the first aid merit badge. It includes information about minor first aid situations such as cuts, blisters, and tick bites as well as major hurry cases such as heart attacks, not breathing, and strokes. A great synopsis and handbook for boy scouts and adult leaders teaching the basics of first aid. Scouts in patrols compete in practical first aid problems, displaying handson skills from the scout handbook, first aid merit badge pamphlet and current american red cross guidelines. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all. Explain when a bee sting could be life threatening and what action should be taken for prevention and for first aid.