The wording of advancement requirements is important.  If a requirement states that a Scout should “discuss” something (like “Discuss how to perform CPR”), they must discuss it with the individual signing off the requirement.  If the requirement says “demonstrate”, then the Scout must actually demonstrate what they learned (e.g. actually perform CPR).

Leaders, Scouts, and Merit Badge Counselors are not permitted to add, change, or remove requirements.  They must be completed as documented unless approved by our Council (which is very rare).