What you need for a CPR training session
A CPR training session needs more than manikins and an AED trainer. You also need hygiene supplies for repeated practice, mats for floor-based skills, presentation equipment, registration materials, and basic refreshments. Plan quantities around the number of participants and training stations, rather than buying one set for the whole group. Check cables, chargers, videos, and printed protocols before the day; replacing a missing adapter or flat device at the venue is difficult.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Chairsqty 24
- Tablesqty 4
- Registration desk
- Presentation table
Training materials
- Adult CPR manikinsqty 4
- AED trainerqty 2
- Respirator masksqty 24
- Disposable face shieldsqty 30
- Practice glovesqty 2
- Training matsqty 6
- Anatomical postersqty 2
- CPR protocolsqty 24
- Flip chart
- Flip chart sheetsqty 15
- Markersqty 12
- Name stickersqty 24
- Ballpoint pensqty 30
Equipment
- Laptop
- Projector
- Projection screen
- HDMI cableqty 2
- Power stripsqty 3
- Extension cordsqty 3
- Timerqty 2
Tableware
- Coffee cupsqty 24
- Drinking glassesqty 24
- Platesqty 24
- Serving spoonsqty 4
Kitchen
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Thermos flasksqty 2
- Coolersqty 2
Cleaning
- Waste binsqty 3
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 1 box
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Mints - 1 box
- Semi-skimmed milk - 4 liter
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Still water - 24 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 liters
- Orange juice - 3 liters
- Butter biscuits - 3 packs
- Wholegrain biscuits - 3 packs
- Paprika chips - 2 bags
- Plain chips - 2 bags
- Unsalted nuts - 2 bags
- Apples - 24 pieces
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Mini cucumbers - 2 packages
- Snack tomatoes - 2 trays
- Whole wheat soft rolls - 30 pieces
- Young cheese - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast spread - 500 grams
- Hummus - 3 tubs
- Margarine - 2 tubs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Paper napkins - 2 packs
- Paper cups - 50 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 1 roll
- All-purpose cleaner - 1 bottle
- Dish soap - 1 bottle
- Disinfectant wipes - 2 packs
Tips
- Plan one adult CPR manikin for each practice group, so participants spend less time waiting between compressions. Add one training mat per floor-based practice station.
- Provide one disposable face shield or respirator mask per participant, plus spare hygiene supplies for damaged or misplaced items. Keep practice gloves available at every station.
- Test the laptop, projector, projection screen, HDMI cable, power strips, and extension cords together before the session. Charge all equipment fully and bring enough sockets for the presentation and training area.
- Prepare one name sticker and ballpoint pen per participant, with at least 10% extra. Keep printed CPR protocols at the presentation table so participants can follow the demonstration without sharing copies.
- For a short morning session, plan roughly two cups of coffee or tea per participant, plus drinking glasses and a small buffer. Check dietary requirements before shopping and set out serving spoons, plates, and cups before registration opens.
Frequently asked questions
- How many CPR manikins do I need for a training session?
- Use one adult CPR manikin per practice group whenever possible. For 12 participants, four manikins gives groups of three; with two manikins, participants will spend more time watching than practising.
- How many CPR face shields should I buy per participant?
- Provide at least one disposable face shield or respirator mask per participant and keep 10% extra in reserve. For 20 participants, prepare at least 22 units so a damaged or dropped item does not interrupt practice.
- What equipment do I need to show CPR training videos?
- You need a laptop, projector, projection screen, HDMI cable, power strips, and extension cords. Test the complete setup at least one day before training and charge the laptop fully; bring a backup cable if the presentation depends on a single connection.
- How much stationery do I need for CPR training?
- Prepare one name sticker and one ballpoint pen per participant, plus at least 10% extra. For 20 participants, that means 22 stickers and 22 pens, along with enough flip chart sheets and markers for the demonstrations.
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