All merit badges
Requirements
NOTE: The official merit badge pamphlets are now free and downloadable HERE or can be purchased at the Scout Shop.
1.
Do the following:
(a)
Show that you know first aid for injuries or illnesses that could occur while scuba diving, including hypothermia, hyperventilation, squeezes, decompression illness, nitrogen narcosis, motion sickness, fatigue, overexertion, heat reactions, dehydration, injuries by aquatic life, and cuts and scrapes.
What Are the Bends in Scuba Diving? Decompression Sickness Explained (video)
How To Relieve Cramps While Scuba Diving (video)
Diving With Anxiety | Tips for Staying Calm & Confident at Depth! (video)
Seasickness Prevention and Treatment (website)
What Is Nitrogen Narcosis and How Do You Get It? (video)
Resources:
What Is Hypothermia? (video)What Are the Bends in Scuba Diving? Decompression Sickness Explained (video)
How To Relieve Cramps While Scuba Diving (video)
Diving With Anxiety | Tips for Staying Calm & Confident at Depth! (video)
Seasickness Prevention and Treatment (website)
What Is Nitrogen Narcosis and How Do You Get It? (video)
(b)
Identify the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person, and explain how to recognize such conditions. Demonstrate the proper technique for performing CPR using a training device approved by your counselor.
Resource:
How To Perform Hands-Only CPR (video)Counselor approval required
2.
Before completing requirements 3 through 6, earn the Swimming merit badge.
Resource:
Swimming Merit Badge (website)3.
Discuss the Scuba Diver's Code with your counselor, and explain the importance of each guideline to a scuba diver's safety.
4.
Earn an Open Water Diver Certification from a scuba organization recognized by the Scouting America scuba policy.
Resource:
How To Get Scuba Certified (video)5.
Explain what an ecosystem is, and describe four aquatic ecosystems a diver might experience.
6.
Find out about three career opportunities in the scuba industry. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.