AQUATICS
SCOUTING MERIT BADGES $32 resident / $40 non-resident
11–17 years RCN
FIRST AID In this course, Scouts will work towards achieving their First Aid merit badge. They will learn about and perform a wide variety of skills, including providing treatment for fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, cardiopulmonary emergencies, heat and cold related emergencies, stroke, shock, and more. Scouts will also learn about and practice CPR and the use of an AED. Participants should have completed all first aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks and should bring necessary equipment and items to include lunch, drinks or a refillable water bottle, and a first aid kit prepared for home to discuss with your counselor. 8375, April 27, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. SWIMMING Scouts will work towards earning their Swimming Merit Badge with a certified Merit Badge Counselor and Water Safety Instructor. Scouts will demonstrate knowledge of and proficiency in a variety of skills, including water safety, swimming, rescues, flotation, survival swimming, diving and more. Basic swimming skills will not be taught and participants must successfully complete the BSA swimming test in order to attempt the majority of the course requirements. Participants should bring necessary items, to include swimwear, a towel, dry clothes, lunch, drinks or a refillable water bottle, and swim goggles (if desired). 8376, Feb. 23, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. LIFESAVING In this course, Scouts will work towards earning their Lifesaving merit badge. They will learn about and perform a wide variety of skills, including reaching, throwing, and in-water rescue skills, BSA Safe Swim Defense, swimming, and CPR. Participants should be strong swimmers and should bring necessary equipment and items to include lunch, drinks or a refillable water bottle, and swim goggles (if desired). 8373, Feb. 9, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 8374, March 23, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
ADULTS AND PEDIATRIC FIRST AID/ CPR/AED The Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age—adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. $81.60 resident / $102 non-resident 10+ years RCN
8468, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 8469, April 13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
30 / Pearland in Motion / Winter/Spring 2019
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