Leslie's historic UK Guide Badge Syllabuses

1943 POR - Nursing Service Certificate

When a Ranger has gained the H.E.S. Armlet, or has worked at the basic training for at least a year, she may specialize and work for a Ranger Certificate.  A Certificate is given for each section when a test in any one subject has been passed.  The examinations of recognised outside societies should, where possible, be taken to qualify for Ranger Certificates.

First Aid

This certificate will be awarded to a Ranger gaining any one of the following certificates:

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, or

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St John's Ambulance Association, or

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St Andrew Ambulance Association, or

The London County Council Certificate in Home Nursing (Senior), or

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing, or

The Civil Nursing Reserve (Auxiliary Nurse) Certificate.

Hygiene

This certificate will be awarded to a Ranger gaining any one of the following certificates:

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, or

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association, or

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

Samaritan

A

1) Know the position of the principal bones, and how to prevent further injury in the case of fractures or dislocations; make and pad a splint; treat sprains and strains; improvise a splint; be able to act as an assistant if required in the splinting of fractures.

2) Apply a triangular bandage to the head, elbow, hand, knee, ankle, and foot, and demonstrate three types of arm sling.

3) Know the differences between arterial bleeding and venous bleeding, and know the position of the main arteries; know how to check bleeding, and how to treat nose bleeding.

4) Know ways of supporting a patient alone, and carrying with the help of others.

5) Render first aid in the following cases: burns and scalds, both severe and slight, blisters, choking, bites, stings, grit in the eye, wounds, both clean and dirty.

6) Know the chief signs and treatment of the following: fainting, hysteria, shock, fits, suspected concussion, internal haemorrhage, and the general treatment of an unconscious patient.

7) Demonstrate Schafer's method of artificial respiration, and know when it should be applied.

B

1) Understand the value of warmth and fresh air in sickness; demonstrate the ventilation of a given sick room.

2) Understand the care of a patient; make a bed with a patient in it; improvise and show how to sue a draw sheet, hot water bottles, foot cradle, knee pillow (donkey) and back rest.  Know how to give  bed-pan and how to prevent bed sores.  Understand the care of the mouth and hair.

3) Take and record a temperature, pulse and respiration; know normal temperature and serious variations.

4) Know the general precautions necessary when nursing infectious cases, including the common cold.

5) Make and apply fomentations, cold compresses, and understand the reasons for care in giving medicines, aperients, stimulants and sedatives.

6) Apply a roller bandage for a finger, thumb, ankle, knee, eye, ear and head.

7) Make barley water, a nourishing broth and a milk food, and three dishes suitable for invalids on light diet.

The teaching and testing of the Samaritan Certificate should be as practical as possible, aiming at developing the candidate's power of quick thinking in an emergency.

Instructors must have passed this certificate on a teaching basis or hold higher qualifications.

The Guide Association Book of First Aid Tests - Preparation and Testing* will be used as a handbook by all instructors, so it is essential that all candidates should read the reference notes and suggestions in it.

The certificate must be tested by a qualified doctor or nurse.  Where difficulty is experienced in obtaining the services of either of these, the County Commissioner may approach a suitable Red Cross Instructor or other qualified official.

The certificate will be awarded to a Ranger who has passed the Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

1947 POR - Nursing Service 

FIRST AID

This certificate will be awarded to a Ranger gaining any one of the following certificates:

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, or

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association, or

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St Andrew Ambulance Association, or

The London County Council Certificate in First Aid (Senior).

HOME NURSE

This certificate will be awarded to a Ranger gaining any one of the following certificates: 

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, or

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association, or

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St Andrew Ambulance Association, or

The London County Council Certificate in Home Nursing (Senior), or

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing, or

The Civil Nursing Reserve (Auxiliary Nurse) Certificate.

HYGIENE

This certificate will be awarded to a Ranger gaining any one of the following certificates:

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, or

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association, or

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

SAMARITAN

A

1) Know the position of the principal bones, and how to prevent further injury in the case of fractures or dislocations; make and pad a splint; treat sprains and strains; improvise a splint; be able to act as an assistant if required in the splinting of fractures.

2) Apply a triangular bandage to the head, elbow, hand, knee, ankle, and foot., and demonstrate three types of arm sling.

3) Know the differences between arterial bleeding and venous bleeding, and know the position of the main arteries; know how to check bleeding, and how to treat nose bleeding.

4) Know ways of supporting a patient alone, and carrying with the help of others.

5) Render first aid in the following cases: burns and scalds, both severe and slight, blisters, choking, bites, stings, grit in the eye, wounds, both clean and dirty.

6) Know the chief signs and treatment of the following: fainting, hysteria, shock, fits, suspected concussion, internal haemorrhage, and the general treatment of an unconscious patient.

7) Demonstrate Schafer's method of artificial respiration, and know when it should be applied.

B

1) Understand the value of warmth and fresh air in sickness; demonstrate the ventilation of a given sick room.

2) Understand the care of a patient; make a bed with a patient in it; improvise and show how to use a draw sheet, hot water bottles, foot cradle, knee pillow (donkey), and back rest.  Know how to give a bed-pan and how to prevent bed-sores.  Understand the care of the mouth and hair.

3) Take and record a temperature, pulse and respiration; know normal temperature and serious variations.

4) Know the general precautions necessary when nursing infectious cases, including the common cold.

5) Make and apply fomentations, cold compresses, and understand the reasons for care in giving medicines, aperients, stimulants and sedatives.

6) Apply a roller bandage for a finger, thumb, ankle, knee, eye, ear and head.

7) Make barley water, a nourishing broth and a milk food, and three dishes suitable for invalids on light diet.

The teaching and testing of the Samaritan Certificate should be as practical as possible, aiming at developing the candidate's power of quick thinking in an emergency.

Instructors must have passed this certificate on a teaching basis or hold higher qualifications.  The Girl Guides Association Book of First Aid and Rescue Work (price 4s.) will be used as a handbook by all instructors, so it is essential that all candidates should read the reference notes and suggestions in it.

1950 POR - Nursing Service 

FIRST AID

This certificate will be awarded to a Ranger gaining any one of the following certificates:

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, or

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association, or

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St Andrew Ambulance Association, or

The London County Council Certificate in First Aid (Senior).

HOME NURSING

This certificate will be awarded to a Ranger gaining any one of the following certificates: 

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, or

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association, or

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St Andrew Ambulance Association, or

The London County Council Certificate in Home Nursing (Senior), or

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing, or

The Civil Nursing Reserve (Auxiliary Nurse) Certificate.

HYGIENE

This certificate will be awarded to a Ranger gaining any one of the following certificates:

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, or

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association, or

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

SAMARITAN

A

1) Know the position of the principal bones, and how to prevent further injury in the case of fractures or dislocations; make and pad a splint; treat sprains and strains; improvise a splint; be able to act as an assistant if required in the splinting of fractures.

2) Apply a triangular bandage to the head, elbow, hand, knee, ankle, and foot., and demonstrate three types of arm sling.

3) Know the differences between arterial bleeding and venous bleeding, and know the position of the main arteries; know how to check bleeding, and how to treat nose bleeding.

4) Know ways of supporting a patient alone, and carrying with the help of others.

5) Render first aid in the following cases: burns and scalds, both severe and slight, blisters, choking, bites, stings, grit in the eye, wounds, both clean and dirty.

6) Know the chief signs and treatment of the following: fainting, hysteria, shock, fits, suspected concussion, internal haemorrhage, and the general treatment of an unconscious patient.

7) Demonstrate Schafer's method of artificial respiration, and know when it should be applied.

B

1) Understand the value of warmth and fresh air in sickness; demonstrate the ventilation of a given sick room.

2) Understand the care of a patient; make a bed with a patient in it; improvise and show how to use a draw sheet, hot water bottles, foot cradle, knee pillow (donkey), and back rest.  Know how to give a bed-pan and how to prevent bed-sores.  Understand the care of the mouth and hair.

3) Take and record a temperature, pulse and respiration; know normal temperature and serious variations.

4) Know the general precautions necessary when nursing infectious cases, including the common cold.

5) Make and apply fomentations, cold compresses, and understand the reasons for care in giving medicines, aperients, stimulants and sedatives.

6) Apply a roller bandage for a finger, thumb, ankle, knee, eye, ear and head.

7) Make barley water, a nourishing broth and a milk food, and three dishes suitable for invalids on light diet.

The teaching and testing of the Samaritan Certificate should be as practical as possible, aiming at developing the candidate's power of quick thinking in an emergency.

Instructors must have passed this certificate on a teaching basis or hold higher qualifications.  The Girl Guides Association Book of First Aid and Rescue Work (price 4s.) will be used as a handbook by all instructors, so it is essential that all candidates should read the reference notes and suggestions in it.

1953 POR - Nursing Service 

FIRST AID

This certificate will be awarded to a Ranger gaining any one of the following certificates:

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, or

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association, or

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St Andrew Ambulance Association, or

The London County Council Certificate in First Aid (Senior).

HOME NURSING

This certificate will be awarded to a Ranger gaining any one of the following certificates: 

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, or

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association, or

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St Andrew Ambulance Association, or

The London County Council Certificate in Home Nursing (Senior), or

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing, or

National Hospital Service Reserve (Auxiliary Nurse) Certificate.

HYGIENE

This certificate will be awarded to a Ranger gaining any one of the following certificates:

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the British Red Cross Society, or

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association, or

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

SAMARITAN

A

1) Know the position of the principal bones, and how to prevent further injury in the case of fractures or dislocations; make and pad a splint; treat sprains and strains; improvise a splint; be able to act as an assistant if required in the splinting of fractures.

2) Apply a triangular bandage to the head, elbow, hand, knee, ankle, and foot., and demonstrate three types of arm sling.

3) Know the differences between arterial bleeding and venous bleeding, and know the position of the main arteries; know how to check bleeding, and how to treat nose bleeding.

4) Know ways of supporting a patient alone, and carrying with the help of others.

5) Render first aid in the following cases: burns and scalds, both severe and slight, blisters, choking, bites, stings, grit in the eye, wounds, both clean and dirty.

6) Know the chief signs and treatment of the following: fainting, hysteria, shock, fits, suspected concussion, internal haemorrhage, and the general treatment of an unconscious patient.

7) Demonstrate the Holger Nielsen method of artificial respiration, and know when it should be applied.

B

1) Understand the value of warmth and fresh air in sickness; demonstrate the ventilation of a given sick room.

2) Understand the care of a patient; make a bed with a patient in it; improvise and show how to use a draw sheet, hot water bottles, foot cradle, knee pillow (donkey), and back rest.  Know how to give a bed-pan and how to prevent bed-sores.  Understand the care of the mouth and hair.

3) Take and record a temperature, pulse and respiration; know normal temperature and serious variations.

4) Know the general precautions necessary when nursing infectious cases, including the common cold.

5) Make and apply fomentations, cold compresses, and understand the reasons for care in giving medicines, aperients, stimulants and sedatives.

6) Apply a roller bandage for a finger, thumb, ankle, knee, eye, ear and head.

7) Make barley water, a nourishing broth and a milk food, and three dishes suitable for invalids on light diet.

The teaching and testing of the Samaritan Certificate should be as practical as possible, aiming at developing the candidate's power of quick thinking in an emergency.

Instructors must have passed this certificate on a teaching basis or hold higher qualifications.  The Girl Guides Association Book of First Aid and Rescue Work (price 4s.) will be used as a handbook by all instructors, so it is essential that all candidates should read the reference notes and suggestions in it.

1957 POR - Nursing Service

FIRST AID

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the British Red Cross Society.

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St John's Ambulance Assocation.

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association.

The London County Council Certificate in First Aid (Senior)

HOME NURSING

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the Brithsih Red Cross Society.

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St. John Ambulance Association.

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate in Home Nursing (Senior).

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

Natioanl Hospital Service Reserve (Auxiliary Nurse) Certificate.

HYGIENE

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the British Red Cross Society.

The Adult Hygiene Certificare of the St John Ambulance Association

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

SAMARITAN

Both pars must be taken to qualify.

Part I

1) Know the position of the principal bones, and how to prevent further injury in the case of fractures or dislocations.  Make and pad a splint; demonstrate how to treat sprains and strains; be able to act as assistant in the splinting of fractures.

2) Apply a triangular bandage to the head, elbow, hand, knee, ankle, and foot.  Demonstrate three types of arm sling.

3) Distinguish between arterial bleeding and venous bleeding.  Know: the position of the main arteries; how to check bleeding; how to treat nose bleeding.

4) Know the methods of supporting a patient single-handed, and carrying with the help of others.

5) Render First Aid in the following cases: burns and scalds, both severe and slight; blisters; choking; bites; stings; grit in the eye; wounds, both clean and dirty.

6) Know the chief signs and treatment of the following: fainting, hysteria, shock, fits, suspected concussion, internal haemorrhage.  Understand the general treatment of an unconscious patient.

7) Demonstrate the Holger Nielsen method of artificial respiration, and know when it should be applied.

Part II

1) Understand the value of warmth and fresh air in sickness; demonstrate the ventilation of a given sick room.

2) Understand the care of a patient; make a bed with a patient in it.  Improvise and show how to use; draw sheet, hot water bottles, foot cradle, knee pillow (donkey), and back rest.  Know how to give a bed pan and how to prevent bed sores.  Understand the care of the mouth and hair.

3) Take and record temperature, pulse, and respiration; know the normal temperature , and what constitutes a serious variation.

4) Know the general precautions necessary when nursing infectious cases, including the common cold.

5) Make and apply fomentations, and cold compresses.  Understand the reasons for care in giving medicines, aperients, stimulants, and sedatives.

6) Apply a roller bandage for finger, thumb, ankle, knee, eye, ear, and head.

7) Make barley water, nourishing broth, a milk food, and three dishes suitable for invalids on a light diet.

Note: 

I) The Girl Guides Association Book of First Aid and Rescue Work is to be used by instructors and candidates.

ii) The tester must be a qualified doctor or nurse, but in exceptional circumstances the County Commissioner may approach a Red Cross instructor or other qualified official.

iii) Instructors are required to pass this certificate on a teaching basis or hold a higher qualification.

iv) The teaching and testing of the Samaritan certificate is to be as practical as possible, aiming at developing the candidate's power of quick thinking in an emergency.

1960 POR - Nursing Service

FIRST AID

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the British Red Cross Society.

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St John's Ambulance Assocation.

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association.

The London County Council Certificate in First Aid (Senior)

HOME NURSING

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the Brithsih Red Cross Society.

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St. John Ambulance Association.

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate in Home Nursing (Senior).

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

Natioanl Hospital Service Reserve (Auxiliary Nurse) Certificate.

HYGIENE

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the British Red Cross Society.

The Adult Hygiene Certificare of the St John Ambulance Association

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

SAMARITAN

Both parts must be taken to qualify.

Part I

1) Know the position of the principal bones, and how to prevent further injury in the case of fractures or dislocations.  Make and pad a splint; demonstrate how to treat sprains and strains; be able to act as assistant in the splinting of fractures.

2) Apply a triangular bandage to the head, elbow, hand, knee, ankle, and foot.  Demonstrate three types of arm sling.

3) Distinguish between arterial bleeding and venous bleeding.  Know: the position of the main arteries; how to check bleeding; how to treat nose bleeding.

4) Know the methods of supporting a patient single-handed, and carrying with the help of others.

5) Render First Aid in the following cases: burns and scalds, both severe and slight; blisters; choking; bites; stings; grit in the eye; wounds, both clean and dirty.

6) Know the chief signs and treatment of the following: fainting, hysteria, shock, fits, suspected concussion, internal haemorrhage.  Understand the general treatment of an unconscious patient.

7) Demonstrate the Holger Nielsen method of artificial respiration, and know when it should be applied.

Part II

1) Understand the value of warmth and fresh air in sickness; demonstrate the ventilation of a given sick room.

2) Understand the care of a patient; make a bed with a patient in it.  Improvise and show how to use; draw sheet, hot water bottles, foot cradle, knee pillow (donkey), and back rest.  Know how to give a bed pan and how to prevent bed sores.  Understand the care of the mouth and hair.

3) Take and record temperature, pulse, and respiration; know the normal temperature , and what constitutes a serious variation.

4) Know the general precautions necessary when nursing infectious cases, including the common cold.

5) Make and apply fomentations, and cold compresses.  Understand the reasons for care in giving medicines, aperients, stimulants, and sedatives.

6) Apply a roller bandage for finger, thumb, ankle, knee, eye, ear, and head.

7) Make barley water, nourishing broth, a milk food, and three dishes suitable for invalids on a light diet.

Note: 

I) The Girl Guides Association Book of First Aid and Rescue Work is to be used by instructors and candidates.

ii) The tester must be a qualified doctor or nurse, but in exceptional circumstances the County Commissioner may approach a Red Cross instructor or other qualified official.

iii) Instructors are required to pass this certificate on a teaching basis or hold a higher qualification.

iv) The teaching and testing of the Samaritan certificate is to be as practical as possible, aiming at developing the candidate's power of quick thinking in an emergency.

1961 (July) POR - Nursing Service

FIRST AID

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the British Red Cross Society.

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St John's Ambulance Assocation.

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association.

The London County Council Certificate in First Aid (Senior)

HOME NURSING

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the Brithsih Red Cross Society.

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St. John Ambulance Association.

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate in Home Nursing (Senior).

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

Natioanl Hospital Service Reserve (Auxiliary Nurse) Certificate.

HYGIENE

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the British Red Cross Society.

The Adult Hygiene Certificare of the St John Ambulance Association

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

SAMARITAN

Both parts must be taken to qualify.

Part I

1) Know the position of the principal bones, and how to prevent further injury in the case of fractures or dislocations.  Make and pad a splint; demonstrate how to treat sprains and strains; be able to act as assistant in the splinting of fractures.

2) Apply a triangular bandage to the head, elbow, hand, knee, ankle, and foot.  Demonstrate three types of arm sling.

3) Distinguish between arterial bleeding and venous bleeding.  Know: the position of the main arteries; how to check bleeding; how to treat nose bleeding.

4) Know the methods of supporting a patient single-handed, and carrying with the help of others.

5) Render First Aid in the following cases: burns and scalds, both severe and slight; blisters; choking; bites; stings; grit in the eye; wounds, both clean and dirty.

6) Know the chief signs and treatment of the following: fainting, hysteria, shock, fits, suspected concussion, internal haemorrhage.  Understand the general treatment of an unconscious patient.

7) Demonstrate the Holger Nielsen method of artificial respiration, and know when it should be applied.

Part II

1) Understand the value of warmth and fresh air in sickness; demonstrate the ventilation of a given sick room.

2) Understand the care of a patient; make a bed with a patient in it.  Improvise and show how to use; draw sheet, hot water bottles, foot cradle, knee pillow (donkey), and back rest.  Know how to give a bed pan and how to prevent bed sores.  Understand the care of the mouth and hair.

3) Take and record temperature, pulse, and respiration; know the normal temperature , and what constitutes a serious variation.

4) Know the general precautions necessary when nursing infectious cases, including the common cold.

5) Make and apply fomentations, and cold compresses.  Understand the reasons for care in giving medicines, aperients, stimulants, and sedatives.

6) Apply a roller bandage for finger, thumb, ankle, knee, eye, ear, and head.

7) Make barley water, nourishing broth, a milk food, and three dishes suitable for invalids on a light diet.

Note: 

I) The Girl Guides Association Book of First Aid and Rescue Work is to be used by instructors and candidates.

ii) The tester must be a qualified doctor or nurse, but in exceptional circumstances the County Commissioner may approach a Red Cross instructor or other qualified official.

iii) Instructors are required to pass this certificate on a teaching basis or hold a higher qualification.

iv) The teaching and testing of the Samaritan certificate is to be as practical as possible, aiming at developing the candidate's power of quick thinking in an emergency.

1965 (July) POR - Nursing Service

FIRST AID

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the British Red Cross Society.

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St John's Ambulance Association.

The Adult First Aid Certificate of the St. Andrew's Ambulance Association.

The London County Council Certificate in First Aid (Senior)

HOME NURSING

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the British Red Cross Society.

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St. John Ambulance Association.

The Adult Home Nursing Certificate of the St Andrew's Ambulance Association

The London County Council Certificate in Home Nursing (Senior).

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

National Hospital Service Reserve (Auxiliary Nurse) Certificate.

HYGIENE

The holder of one of the following qualifies for the certificate:

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the British Red Cross Society.

The Adult Hygiene Certificate of the St John Ambulance Association

The Preliminary State Examination Certificate in General Nursing.

SAMARITAN

Both parts must be taken to qualify.

Part I

1) Know the position of the principal bones, and how to prevent further injury in the case of fractures or dislocations.  Make and pad a splint; demonstrate how to treat sprains and strains; be able to act as assistant in the splinting of fractures.

2) Apply a triangular bandage to the head, elbow, hand, knee, ankle, and foot.  Demonstrate three types of arm sling.

3) Distinguish between arterial bleeding and venous bleeding.  Know: the position of the main arteries; how to check bleeding; how to treat nose bleeding.

4) Know the methods of supporting a patient single-handed, and carrying with the help of others.

5) Render First Aid in the following cases: burns and scalds, both severe and slight; blisters; choking; bites; stings; grit in the eye; wounds, both clean and dirty.

6) Know the chief signs and treatment of the following: fainting, hysteria, shock, fits, suspected concussion, internal haemorrhage.  Understand the general treatment of an unconscious patient.

7) Demonstrate the Holger Nielsen method of artificial respiration, and using a manikin or mask the expired air mouth-to-nose method, and mouth-to-mouth method, and know when each should be applied.  Demonstrate the action to be taken in case of vomiting by the patient, and if air enters the patient's stomach.

Part II

1) Understand the value of warmth and fresh air in sickness; demonstrate the ventilation of a given sick room.

2) Understand the care of a patient; make a bed with a patient in it.  Improvise and show how to use; draw sheet, hot water bottles, foot cradle, knee pillow (donkey), and back rest.  Know how to give a bed pan and how to prevent bed sores.  Understand the care of the mouth and hair.

3) Take and record temperature, pulse, and respiration; know the normal temperature , and what constitutes a serious variation.

4) Know the general precautions necessary when nursing infectious cases, including the common cold.

5) Make and apply fomentations, and cold compresses.  Understand the reasons for care in giving medicines, aperients, stimulants, and sedatives.

6) Apply a roller bandage for finger, thumb, ankle, knee, eye, ear, and head.

7) Make barley water, nourishing broth, a milk food, and three dishes suitable for invalids on a light diet.

Note: 

i) The tester must be a qualified doctor or State Registered nurse, but in exceptional circumstances the County Commissioner may approach a Red Cross instructor or other qualified official.

ii) Instructors are required to pass this certificate on a teaching basis or hold a higher qualification.

iii) The teaching and testing of the Samaritan certificate is to be as practical as possible, aiming at developing the candidate's power of quick thinking in an emergency.