First Aid Classes
We have been taught since a young age something about first aid. When we enter the young adult age in life, whether it be in the armed services, college, technical training, or your first job, you are always introduced to something concerning first aid. None of us know everything about first aid unless we have been certified in first aid.
Look for volunteers, fire fighters, EMT people, Doctors, nurses, any one trained in the field. Volunteers in this area are great, but sometimes we forget our local police have been trained in the field, the Red Cross, Salvation Army and many volunteers can come from retired medical military services. Ask a registered nurse or EMT (emergency medical technician) to host your class. Contact your local Red Cross chapter.
Most of the basic First Aid courses are listed below. I know when I entered the military we covered very similar demonstrations of first air. Always first was Cover and bandage the wound. Next was to prevent shock. Similar demonstrations consisted of CPR, burns, heat stroke, snake bites, lightning and provide for emergency help.
First Aid Kit-: Provide your attendees with a list of items to make a first aid kit. If you have the funds available, you can give them mini-kits as part of the seminar. A standard First Aid kit should include: In today’s society a cell phone, GPS tracking, and many times a computer is on hand while even camping, or in tragedies that may happen in the local community. In addition 911 should be taught to all ages. Back up flash lights, generators, and a good supply of food is very important. We train and supply programs with solar generators weighing less that 7 lbs.
A great first aid kit will contain the following:
25) 3/4″x3″ Adhesive plastic bandages
30) 1″x3″ Fabric bandages
2) Knuckle fabric bandages
2) Large fingertip fabric bandages
4) 2″x4″ Elbow & knee plastic bandages
10) 3/8″x1-1/2″ Junior plastic bandages
5) 1-1/2″x1-1/2″ Patch plastic bandages
4) Medium butterfly wound closures
4) Large butterfly wound closures
6) 3M 2-3/8″x4″ Waterproof knee & elbow bandages
10) 3M 1-1/16″x2-1/4″ Waterproof bandages
3) 2″x3″ Non-stick pads
3) 3″x4″ Non-stick pads
8 ) 2″x2″ Gauze dressing pads
4) 3″x3″ Gauze dressing pads
4) 4″x4″ Gauze dressing pads
4) 3M Tegaderm transparent dressings
1) 3M Tegaderm transparent dressing instructions
4) 5″x9″ Trauma pads
2) 2″ Conforming gauze roll bandages
2) 3″ Conforming gauze roll bandages
2) 36″ Triangular sling/bandage, w/2 safety pins
4) Aspirin tablets
4) Ibuprofen tablets
8 ) Extra-strength non-aspirin tablets
4) Antacid tablets
4) Antihistamine tablets
24) Alcohol cleansing pads
18) Antiseptic cleansing wipes (sting free)
3) Castile soap towelettes
1) Triple antibiotic ointment, 1/2 oz.
2) Burn relief packs, 3.5 gm.
9) Insect sting relief pads
6) Povidone-iodine infection control wipes
1) Antiseptic spray, 3 oz. aerosol
1) 3″x5 yd. Elastic bandage wrap, w/2 fasteners, latex free
1) 3M 3/4″x7 yd. Clear first aid tape roll
1) 3M 1″x15 yd. Waterproof first aid tape roll
2) 6″x9″ Instant cold compresses
1) 4″x6″ Hot/cold reusable compress
2) Sterile eye pads
1) Eye wash, 4 oz.
1) CPR one-way valve faceshield, latex free
1) 52″x84″ Emergency blanket
3) 6″x11/16″ Finger splints
2) Medium #2 safety pins
6) 3″ Cotton tipped applicators, sterile
1) Digital thermometer
1) Medication canister
4) Exam quality vinyl gloves
1) Deluxe scissors, stainless steel
1) Deluxe tweezers, stainless steel
2) 1 oz Hand Sanitizers
1) Splinter-Out, 10 per small hinged plastic case
1) 3-3/4Gǥx27Gǥ Rolled Wire Splint
1) 40 pg. First aid guide
Helpful Links
Red Cross: Instructor’s Corner- https://www.instructorscorner.org/RedCross/Index.aspx Online source for tools and resources to teach lifesaving skills.
