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Do All of These:

The Red Cross offers a class in Basic Aid Training (BAT) that meets the requirements of the Readyman Badge. If your in the Greater Cincinnati Area, check the Cincinnati Chapter of the Red Cross for a schedule of upcoming classes. This class can be found under the Courses for Kids and Youth section.

You may also check with your local fire department to see if they offer such training.
  1. Explain what first aid is. Tell what you should do after an accident.
  2. Explain how you can get help quickly if there is an emergency in your home. Make a "help list" of people or agencies that can help you if you need it. Post it near a phone or other place with easy access.
  3. Show what to do for these "hurry cases:"
    • Serious bleeding
    • Stopped breathing
    • Internal poisoning
    • Heart attack
  4. Show how to treat shock.
  5. Show first aid for the following:
    • Cuts and scratches
    • Burns and scalds
    • Choking
  6. Tell what steps must be taken for a safe swim with your Webelos den, pack, family, or other group. Explain the reasons for the buddy system.

And Do Two of These:

  1. Explain six rules of safety you should follow when driving a bicycle.
  2. Plan a home fire escape plan for your family.
  3. Explain how to use each item in a first aid kit for a home or car.
  4. Tell where accidents are most likely to happen inside and around your home.
  5. Explain six safety rules you should remember when riding in a car.
  6. Attend a first aid demonstration at a Boy Scout troop meeting, a Red Cross center, or other place.
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    Last Updated 10/16/2002