Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Cadette page has information on when all badges were released. Image and requirements changed in 2024. (See Retired Information.)
What is this badge about?
Learn how to use first aid kit items, help choking victims, treat musculoskeletal injuries, and learn the signs and how to treat heat stroke, frostbite, hypothermia, hyperthermia, and different types of seizures.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn how to use different pieces of a first aid kit from a trusted source (nurse/doctor, EMT, OR First Aid/CPR/AED course).
- Learn the conscious choking response and how to handle choking emergencies from a trusted source (nurse/doctor/EMT OR First Aid/CPR/AED course) OR Create a chart showing 10 dangerous items that need to be kept from babies and young toddlers.
- Learn how to treat musculoskeletal injuries (broken bone, pulled muscle, dislocated joint, AND sprain) in the outdoors from a trusted source (certified wilderness first-aider, park ranger, park staff, OR search-and-rescue) OR research an outdoor activity online to learn what injuries are common, how to prevent them, AND what to do if they happen AND present the information to your troop.
- Learn signs and symptoms of different types of seizures AND how to help someone having them from a trusted source (nurse/doctor, EMT, OR online).
- Learn the signs of heat stroke, frostbite, hypothermia, and hyperthermia AND how to treat them from a trusted source (nurse/doctor, park ranger, lifeguard, ski patrol, OR First Aid/CPR/AED course).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- None currently available with updated requirement #5 done in 2024. See Retired Information for previous plans.
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
Other Resources
- (Not Available Yet)
See the Activity List – choose your own activities! - Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
- EMT First Aid Kit Demo by J “The 911 Medic”
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
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At Home Plans
- None Currently Available
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GSUSA Information and Details
Five steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Know how to use everything in a first-aid kit
- Understand how to prevent and respond to choking emergencies
- Find out how to handle outdoor musculoskeletal injuries
- Learn how to recognize and respond to seizures
- Learn to prevent and treat temperature-related health emergencies
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- VTK Choking Hazards by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Healthy Living Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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Retired Information
Original 2011 Image:
Original 2011 Requirements:
- Understand how to care for younger children
- Know how to use everything in a first-aid kit
- Find out how to prevent serious outdoor injuries
- Know the signs of shock and know how to treat it
- Learn to prevent and treat injuries due to weather
Retired Requirement Resources:
- Virtual Meeting Plan w/Video from GSHPA – Archived Copy of PDF
- PDF Meeting Plan from GSRV (River Valley) – Archived Copy of PDF
- Slideshow PDF from GSEP – Archived Copy of PDF
- At Home Plan w/video from GSofCT – Archived Copy of PDF
- At Home Plan from GSSEF – Archived Copy of PDF
- Activity Booklet from Leader Connecting Leaders
- Walkthrough (no registration needed) from Virtually Badges
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