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Eye Injury
First Aid Kit
Fishhook
Fractures
Frostbite
Getting Help
Head Injury
Hearing Loss
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Heat Exhaustion
Heat Reactions
Heat Stroke
Heimlich
Hyperventilation
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Insect Bites Stings
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramps
Muscle Strains
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Neck Injuries
Nosebleeds
Object in Eye
Poisoning
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Puncture Wound
Rope Burns
Scratches
Shock
Seizure Slings - Splints
Snakebite
Spinal Injury
Splinters
Sprained Ankle
Sprains-Strains
Stopped Breathing
Stroke
Sunburn
Tick Bites
Tooth Injury
Transporting
Triage
Wilderness First Aid

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First Aid is the first help or immediate care given someone who has suddenly sickened or been hurt in an accident. First-aid training continues through the program of the Boy Scouts of America as concrete evidence that we are prepared to help others in need.

It is important that one person in each touring group be trained in the principles of first aid, know how and when to put this knowledge to the best use, and thoroughly understand the limitations of this knowledge.

It is strongly recommended that adult leaders in Scouting avail themselves of CPR and first-aid training by the American Red Cross or any recognized agency to be aware of the latest techniques and procedures. However, some of the first-aid techniques found in BSA literature are not the same as those professed by the American Red Cross. Frequently, modifications depend on the Scout's age—this could be a factor in the Scout's judgment and physical dexterity.

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— - Guide to Safe Scouting, VI. First Aid

Here are the first aid resources you need for over 40 ranks and badges. ► Videos show you key skills.

Rank Videos

BSA Rank Videos for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class cover many first aid topics including: Heimlich Maneuver, Hurry Cases, First Aid Kit, Bandages, Transporting the injured, and CPR.

Resources

While your handbook is your primary resource, the links below can help you learn your first aid skills. See the Disclaimers.

Your handbook is your primary reference. See First Aid Skills for step-by-step instructions and lesson video links.
See also: First Aid Merit Badge Pamphlet - First Aid Kit - Emergency Kit - Guide to Safe Scouting - Physical
Mayo Clinic First Aid Guide - Mayo Clinic: Fever

► Expert Village Videos: First Aid - Basics - Basics2
► About.com - offers a number of first aid videos.
► ProFirstAid (PFAVideo) - an entire online first aid course for free. Pay if you want their certificates.
► American Red Cross Training Online - The Greater Indianapolis Chapter offers many certified American Red Cross first aid courses for a fee.

Disclaimers

Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, emergency treatment or formal first-aid training. Don't use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting a qualified health care provider. If you're in a life-threatening or emergency medical situation, seek medical assistance immediately.

Please note that the only first aid materials recommended by the Boy Scouts of America are those found or listed in official BSA materials such as the current First Aid Merit Badge Book and Boy Scout Handbook. First Aid Treatments are constantly being revised. See the Guide to Safe Scouting. Neither MeritBadge.Org, nor its contributors make any recommendations.