First Aid (Apprentice)

  1. Self-study
      Explain hands-only CPR.
      Stopped breathing.
      Describe and show how to tell if someone is choking and when intervention is required.
      Describe and show the positions for treating choking.
    2. Explain the symptoms and first aid for the following sudden illness emergencies:
    1. Heart Attack
    2. Fainting
    3. Low blood sugar
    4. Stroke
    5. Seizure
    6. Shock
    7. Poisoning
  3. Explain and demonstrate the first aid response for the following:
      Severe bleeding on a leg and arm
      Nosebleed
      Head, neck, and spine injuries
      Severe bleeding you cannot stop with direct pressure
      Eye injuries
      Penetrating and puncturing objects
      Burns (first, second, and third degree)
      Electric shock injuries
      Animal and human bites
      Snakebites
      Insect, bee, and spider bites and stings
      Poisonous spider, and scorpion bites and stings
      Ticks
      Heat cramps
      Heat exhaustion
      Heatstroke
      Frostbite
      Hypothermia
      Cuts and scrapes
      Splinters
      Blisters
      Something in your eye
      Sunburn
      Poisonous plants
      Dehydration
  4. Explain advantages of:
      Gloves,
      mole skin,
      adhesive tape
      Sunscreen,
      sunglasses,
      brimmed hats
      Long pants
      Long-sleeved shirts
      Insect repellent
      water and a water filter
      Synthetic insulating layers and nylon/Gore-Tex outer wear
      Sturdy well-fitting hiking boots/shoes
  5. Why sun protection is important while on the water, in the snow, or at high altitude.
  6. Demonstrate:
      Walking assists: one and two rescuers
      Drags: Blanket, Shoulder, and Ankle
      Two-hand seat, four-hand seats, and chair carry
      Human stretcher carry for 3-6
      Improvised stretchers: blanket and shirt/coat (2)
  7. Emergency procedures for:
      Stop, Drop, and Roll
      Another person who panics and runs
  8. Select a trooper with Apprentice or better First Aid that is willing to review your knowledge and second your motion to the court of honor for your qualification. If no trooper is available the Troop Master review your knowledge and second your motion.