Health Care Professions
Merit Badge

NOTE: The official merit badge pamphlets are now free and downloadable HERE or can be purchased at the Scout Shop.

1. Select three of the professions from Group 1 listed below which interest you, then complete the following:

2. Select three of the professions from Group 2 listed below which interest you, then complete the following:

3. Select three of the professions from Group 3 listed below which interest you, then complete the following:

4. Select three of the professions from Group 4 listed below which interest you, then complete the following:

5. Select one career from any of the lists in Requirements 1, 2, 3, or 4 and arrange to visit that professional at theirworkplace. Discuss with your counselor the following:
a. Why did they choose their particular career?
b. What do they most like about their job?
c. What are their biggest challenges in doing their job?
d. Identify the tools/instruments that may be used in their jobs.
e. What has been the most surprising aspect of their career?
f. What continuing education requirements are required to maintain certification?

6. Discuss with your counselor your understanding of the meaning of the Physician's Oath.

7. Describe the role of confidentiality between a patient and the health care provider. What is HIPAA?

8. Identify a medical advancement or discovery that has been in the news recently. Discuss with your counselor how this can affect patient care.

9. With your parent or guardian's and counselor's approval, serve as a volunteer at a health-related event or facility in your community (e.g. blood drive, health fair, blood pressure screening event). Report to your counselor what you did and learned from the experience.