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    15 Requirements Updated March 17, 2026 Eagle Required View Official Page Download Free Pamphlet Download Fillable Worksheet
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    First Aid Merit Badge

    Learn essential first aid skills including handling emergencies, treating wounds, and preventing injuries to earn this Eagle-required merit badge.

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    What you'll do

    • 1 Handling an Emergency Explain the steps necessary to assess and handle a first aid emergency, including a safety evaluation of the scene.
    • 2 2. Preparing for Emergencies Obtain a copy of the Scout Annual Health and Medical Record and discuss the importance of the form including information …
    • 3 Wounds Without External Bleeding Wounds with No External Bleeding.
    • 4 Bleeding Control Describe the symptoms and signs of, show first aid for, and explain prevention of these wounds:
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    15
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    Eagle Required
    Yes
    Updated
    March 17, 2026

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