Virtual Medicine Merit Badge

WHAT: Scouts participating in this class will complete the entire merit badge while learning about the exciting field of Medicine. Scouts should be prepared to learn about topics like:

• Influential people in the history of health care
• The Hippocratic Oath
• Healthcare provider and patient relationship
• Types and practices of different medical providers
• Types of health insurance around the world

 Meet your Counselor - Dr. Christopher Black is a chiropractor with offices in Narragansett and West Warwick, Rhode Island. When not serving his community as a chiropractor, Dr. Black spends his time as a Scouting volunteer. He is Silver Beaver recipient, served on the Medical team at the National Scout Jamboree, Health Officer at Camp Champlin Day Camp, he is also the Committee Chair for Pack 1913 and serves as the Vice President of Membership for the Narragansett Council. He and his family live in West Warwick, RI.

WHO: Open to all Scouts BSA members

HOW:  The Medicine Merit Badge will be taught in a virtual classroom. The class has a capacity of 15 Scouts. Small classroom size provides all students with the opportunity to share and interact with the counselors and other Scouts. Scouts should be prepared to be challenged and to join the conversation! Participants who do not engage with the class may not receive credit for the badge.

WHEN: This class will be held virtually over two sessions:

April 6, 2020 5:00PM-7:00PM 

April 8, 2020 5:00PM-7:00PM

Scouts must attend both sessions to complete the offered requirements.

After registering, Scouts will receive a link and login information via email. Scouts will also receive instructor details that can be used to connect to the counselor on Scoutbook. This assures that completed requirements are easily recorded. 

PREREQUISITES: None