What you need for an EHBO workshop

An EHBO workshop needs more than first-aid kits. You also need equipment for realistic practice, a clear registration setup and enough supplies for breaks. Plan one chair per participant, at least one training station per small group, and test the laptop, projector and extension leads before the day. Check the participant list and dietary requirements before buying refreshments. The complete plan below keeps the equipment, materials and preparation tasks together.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 24
Coat racksqty 2

Tableware

Reusable cupsqty 30
Mugsqty 24
Platesqty 30
Cutlery setsqty 30
Pouring jugsqty 4
Serving traysqty 4

Equipment

Laptop
Projector
Projection screen
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
Timerqty 4

First aid supplies

CPR manikinsqty 4
AED trainersqty 2
First aid kitsqty 4
Practice bandagesqty 20
Triangular clothsqty 20
Sterile gauze padsqty 40
Elastic bandagesqty 20
Nitrile glovesqty 100
Respirator masksqty 30
Emergency blanketsqty 10
Splintsqty 4
Bandage scissorsqty 8
Tweezersqty 8
Practice woundsqty 12

Office supplies

Flip chart
Flipchart padsqty 2
Markersqty 12
Ballpoint pensqty 30
Name badgesqty 30
Clipboardsqty 24
Course foldersqty 24
Certificatesqty 24

Cleaning

Washing-up tubsqty 2
Waste binsqty 3

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Semi-skimmed milk - 4 liter
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Mints - 1 box
- Still mineral water - 6 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 4 bottles
- Apple juice - 4 liter
- Cola - 3 bottles
- Cola Zero - 3 bottles
- Soup - 6 liters
- Breadsticks - 4 packs
- Baguettes - 8 pieces
- Whole wheat bread - 5 loaves
- Mini rolls - 30 pieces
- Butter - 500 grams
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Back ham - 1,5 kilogram
- Hummus - 1 kilogram
- Herb cream cheese - 600 grams
- Egg salad - 600 grams
- Iceberg lettuce - 4 heads
- Tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Bell peppers - 6 pieces
- Apples - 24 pieces
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Cookies - 6 packs
- Paper napkins - 3 packs
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 2 packs
- Hand soap - 2 bottles
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls

Tips

Set up one resuscitation mannequin and one AED trainer for each practice group, so participants spend less time waiting and more time practising. Confirm the group size before deciding how many stations to prepare.
Bring enough disposable practice supplies for repeated exercises: nitrile gloves, sterile gauze, bandages and triangular bandages should be checked before packing. Add spare items because practice materials can be used up quickly.
Prepare one name badge and one printed worksheet per participant, plus a few extras for late registrations. Keep them at the registration table with the attendance list rather than handing them out during the workshop.
Allow at least one power socket for the laptop and projector, then pack extension leads and power strips as backup. Test the presentation on the actual laptop before participants arrive.
For a full workshop day, plan roughly two drinks per person for the first hour and one drink per person for each following hour. Buy coffee, tea and water only after checking the final attendance count and dietary requirements.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for an EHBO workshop?: You need practice equipment such as resuscitation mannequins, AED trainers and first-aid kits, plus a laptop, projector, screen and timer. Provide at least one practice station per small group and one chair per participant.
How many resuscitation mannequins do I need for an EHBO course?: Use one mannequin for each small practice group. For example, 12 participants divided into groups of four need 3 mannequins; confirm the trainer’s preferred group size before buying or borrowing equipment.
How much coffee and water should I buy for an EHBO workshop?: For the first hour, allow about 2 drinks per person, then 1 drink per person for each additional hour. Buy a small buffer after the final attendance count, and check dietary requirements at least 3 days in advance.
When should I test the projector and EHBO materials?: Test the laptop, projector, screen, extension leads and power strips at least 1 day before the workshop. Check the first-aid and practice materials again while packing, ideally the evening before the event.

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