Meerkat First Aid Badge

Badge requirements

First Aid Meerkat Challenge Badge

1. Be able to call an adult in an emergency.
2. Know the emergency numbers 112 and 10177.
3. Demonstrate putting a burn under water to keep cool.
4. Explain why not to touch someone's blood and why you should wear gloves.
5. Explain why you should never take tablets or drink unknown liquids unless given by your parent/guardian/doctor/nurse/paramedic.
6. Put a person in the recovery position and know when to do so.
7. Demonstrate how to wash your hands properly.
8. Know what to do if your nose bleeds.
9. Demonstrate how to put sunscreen on.

Theme

The First Aid Badge is part of the Life Skills theme.