Boy Scouts add new Merit Badge: SCUBA DIVING

Posted on Dec, 2009 in Home/News and Events/Boy Scouts add new Merit Badge: SCUBA DIVING

Hello Dip ‘N Divers

The Boy Scouts of America have recently introduced scuba diving as a merit badge citing an interest from 84% percent of its members. The new merit badge can be earned by any boy scout who has completed their scuba diving course or is in the process of completing the course.

This new merit badge is different from most other badges that scouts can earn, most other badges prerequisites have come from numerous certification agencies such as NAUI, PADI, SDI and SSI.

Scouts wishing to earn the badge must also complete the skills listed below;

  • Completion of Swimming Merit Badge
  • Show knowledge of first aid for injuries or illnesses that can occur while scuba diving including but not limited to hypothermia, squeezes and decompression sickness
  • Identify the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person

Scouts who have already completed an open water certification course do not need to be re-certified, they must show a completion of all requirements including the swimming merit bade.

Dip ‘N Dive would like to announce that they now have three instructors who are qualified by the Boy Scouts of America to provide the instruction necessary to complete the course.

If you would like more information please contact Joe (716)837-3483.

Happy Holidays

Alex

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