These are the Requirements for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme Bronze Award First Aid and Emergency Procedures.

The Scouts will need to know all of the following before the complete their hikes:

• Action in an emergency - resuscitation, airway, breathing and circulation

• The treatment of wounds and bleeding

• Treatment for shock

• The treatment of blisters, cuts, abrasions, minor burns and scalds, headaches, insect bites, sunburn, splinters

• The recognition of more serious conditions such as sprains, dislocations and broken limbs

• Knowing what to do in the case of an accident or emergency

• Summoning help - what people need to know, telephoning for help, written message

• Getting help, self-help and waiting for help to arrive, keeping safe and warm, helping people to find you

The above information is found on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme Web Site. Click Here to go to the web site.