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 the Cherokee Scout Reservation not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, genetic information, citizenship status, ability, or any other legally protected characteristic in the administration of our program. Cherokee Scout Reservation will make accommodations, as far as is practical, to meet the needs of a person with disabilities as directed by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any camper or leader with a disability requiring assistance of the camp staff should contact the camp director at least 12 days prior to arrival at summer camp.

To report a violation of this policy, please contact Old North State Council Director of Cherokee Scout Reservation and Strategic Initiatives Bud Harrelson at 336-378-9166 or bud.harrelson@scouting.org.