Anyone can get lost, even with the proper precautions. Here’s what to do when lost to stay safe and help others find you. Discuss: how could you keep yourself from getting lost in the first place? Tell somebody where you plan to go and when you plan to be back Know where you’re going and … [Read more…]
Requirement 1 “Explain what first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident.” What is an accident? What kind of accidents might happen to you or a friend? What is first aid? Watch Video First rule: stay calm Emergency action steps Check – scene Is it safe to be here? Discuss why that … [Read more…]
Emergencies can happen at any time, and you need to have a plan to follow. Make a map of your home or meeting place. Take note of all doors and windows. Try to find at least two ways out of every room. Are the windows easily opened? Are any of the doors blocked? Do any … [Read more…]
You should have a first aid kit, so you will have first aid supplies when you need them. The BSA recommends you have these things in your first aid kit: Six adhesive bandages Two 3-by-3-inch sterile gauze pads One small roll of adhesive tape One 3-by-6-inch piece of moleskin One small bar of soap or … [Read more…]
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What is frostbite? Frostbite happens when the skin gets cold enough to freeze. Signs and symptoms Grayish-white patches on the skin. Some victims will complain that their ears, nose, fingers, or feet feel painful and then numb. Others won’t notice anything. Prevention Stay warm and dry. Wear warm gloves, socks, and a hat. Wool and … [Read more…]
Lesson objectives: Learn how to safely treat the bites and stings of: ticks bees and wasps chiggers spiders Ticks are small, hard-shelled arachnids that bury their heads in your skin. How can you protect yourself? Wearing long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Inspecting yourself for ticks every day, especially the warm and hairy parts of … [Read more…]
Lesson objectives: Learn what blisters are. Learn how to prevent and treat blisters Introduce: Blisters are pockets of fluid that form as the skin’s way of protecting itself from friction. Discuss: How can you avoid getting a blister? Wearing shoes or boots that fit well. Changing your socks if they become sweaty or wet. Paying … [Read more…]
Lesson objectives: Learn common causes of choking. Identify a person who is choking. Discuss: What is choking? When you breath, air goes from your mouth or nose into your lungs. Choking is when something gets stuck somewhere between your mouth and lungs. What are some causes of choking? Eating while talking or laughing. Trying to … [Read more…]
Lesson objectives: Know what a poison is. Identify ways one can get poisoned and how to prevent such incidents. Identify the signs and symptoms of poisoning. Know how to respond to an emergency involving poison. Discuss: What is a poison? In what ways can you get poisoned? A poison is any substance that can … [Read more…]