First Aid

First Aid Merit Badge

First aid — caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical care — is an important skill for every Scout. With some knowledge of first aid, a Scout can provide immediate care and help to someone who is hurt or who becomes ill. First aid can help prevent infection and serious loss of blood. It could even save a limb or a life.”

The First Aid merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges issued by the Boy Scouts of America in 1911. It replaced the 1910 Ambulance "Badge of Merit".
First Aid merit badge is an option for the National Outdoor Badge for Camping.

First Aid merit badge is required for the Eagle Scout rank.

Session Details

Difficulty	Prerequisites	Materials to Bring	Location	Length	Requirements
2	Scouts must possess the current knowledge of all first-aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.	n/a	Health Lodge	1	Link

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Cherokee Scout Reservation
3296 Boy Scout Camp Road | Yanceyville, NC 27379 | 336-694-6440

An Old North State Council, Boy Scouts of America facility
1405 Westover Terrace | Greensboro, NC 27408 | 336-378-9166

It is the policy of Cherokee Scout Reservation not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the administration of any program. Cherokee Scout Reservation will accommodate, as far as is practical, to meet the needs of the disabled under the direction of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any Scout or leader with a disability requiring the assistance of the camp staff should contact the camp director at least one week prior to arrival at summer camp.

To report a violation of this policy, please contact Old North State Council Program Director Jason Powers at: (336) 378-9166 or jason.powers@scouting.org.