(Part of Senior Outdoor Journey Set)
(Note: Per GSUSA’s 2025 Award Log: “These awards are retiring on 10/1/26”. While the Journey will be retiring, this will still remain as a badge.)
Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2011 and is considered part of the 2011 Girl’s Guide. The Senior page has information on when all badges were released. Image and requirements changed in 2024. (See Retired Information.)
Can be earned as a single badge or as part of the Senior Outdoor Journey set. (Journeys retire in Oct 2026.)
What is this badge about?
Learn how to handle head, neck, and spinal injuries, make splints, recognize some warning signs and how to care for them, and how to handle life-threatening bleeding, then teach what you learned to a younger scout.
Choose your own activities!
Activity List(Not Available Yet)
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn how to handle head, neck, and spinal injuries from a qualified instructor (First Aid/CPR Course, Lifeguarding Course, OR Health Professional).
- Learn how to make splints from everyday objects (research, expert OR First Aid/CPR Course) AND practice trying one method out.
- Learn to recognize the warning signs of drug overdose and alcohol poisoning AND how to care for the person (opioid epidemic, presentation by qualified speaker, OR alternate project or activity).
- Learn how to identify and care for life-threatening bleeding (Stop the Bleed course, First responder interview, OR make bleeding emergency kit).
- Teach what you’ve learned (younger Girl Scouts, other teens, OR volunteer in the community).
* – 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 requirements 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! - Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- None Currently Available
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
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 help someone with a head, neck, or spinal injury
- Learn how to use everyday objects to make splints
- Learn the signs of drug overdose and alcohol poisoning
- Learn how to identify and care for life-threatening bleeding
- Share your knowledge with others
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 Share Your Knowledge by GSUSA
- VTK Get Help 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 typically considered a Journey Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it. This can also be a Skill Based Badge when the Outdoor Journey is not planned – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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Retired Information
Original 2011 Image:
Original 2011 Requirements:
- Find out how to perform triage
- Know how to help someone with a head or neck injury
- Learn how to use everyday objects to make splints
- Recognize the signs of drug overdose and alcohol poisoning
- Share your knowledge with others
Retired Requirement Resources:
- Info webpage at Girl Scout Wiki
- Archived Copy of PDF from GS-HCC – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSRV (River Valley) – Original PDF
- Virtual Meeting Plan w/Video from GSHPA – Archived Copy of PDF
- At Home Plan w/video from GSofCT – Archived Copy of PDF
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive community for Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Girl Scout leaders. This group offers solutions to keep older scouts engaged in scouting amidst their busy lives. Share strategies, tackle challenges, and exchange ideas for fun, meaningful activities that resonate with teens and build lasting connections.
Find out how you can support The Badge Archive!
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- Return to the Senior Badge List.
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