First Aid Course Shopping List
Use this shopping list to prepare a hands-on first aid course without running short of training or serving supplies. Plan equipment by practice station, not just by participant, because several people may need to work at the same time. Check expiry dates on first aid materials before ordering replacements, and allow time for certificates, printed forms and participant information. The list also covers the less obvious items, such as extension cords, reception supplies and enough cups, plates and cutlery for the catering.
What to bring
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Furniture
- Tablesqty 6
- Chairsqty 24
- Reception desk
- Tableclothsqty 6
Equipment
- Laptop
- Projector
- Projection screen
- Extension cordsqty 3
- Power stripsqty 3
- Mobile phone
- CPR manikinsqty 4
- AED trainer
- Practice matsqty 4
- Hand sanitizer stationsqty 3
First aid supplies
- First aid kitsqty 3
- Practice bandageqty 10
- Triangular clothsqty 10
- Non-adherent compressesqty 20
- Wound dressingsqty 2
- Elastic bandagesqty 10
- Bandage scissorsqty 4
- Nitrile glovesqty 100
- Emergency blanketsqty 10
- Practice woundsqty 4
- Practice glassesqty 4
- Safety vestsqty 6
Tableware
- Mugsqty 24
- Glassesqty 24
- Platesqty 24
- Cutlery setsqty 24
- Coffee potsqty 2
Kitchen
- Kettlesqty 2
- Thermos flasksqty 3
- Serving traysqty 3
- Cutting boardsqty 2
- Bread knivesqty 2
- Serving tongsqty 3
- Coolersqty 2
Cleaning
- Bucketsqty 2
- Cleaning clothsqty 12
- Trash binsqty 3
Other
- Name badgesqty 24
- Ballpoint pensqty 30
- Notepadsqty 24
- Course foldersqty 24
- Presentation boardsqty 4
- Paper tapeqty 4
- Permanent markersqty 6
- Certificatesqty 24
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee - 1 kilo
- Decaf coffee - 250 grams
- Tea bags - 60 pieces
- Herbal tea - 20 bags
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Sweeteners - 100 pieces
- Semi-skimmed milk - 4 liter
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Still mineral water - 12 liter
- Sparkling mineral water - 6 liter
- Apple juice - 3 liters
- Orange juice - 3 liters
- Sparkling lemon water - 4 liters
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- White bread - 3 loaves
- Whole wheat rolls - 24 pieces
- Currant buns - 24 pieces
- Butter - 500 grams
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Turkey breast - 1 kilo
- Hummus - 600 grams
- Cream cheese - 500 grams
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Tomatoes - 1 kilo
- Lettuce - 3 heads
- Bell peppers - 6 pieces
- Apples - 24 pieces
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Wholegrain crackers - 4 packs
- Unsalted nuts - 1 kilo
- Raisins - 500 grams
- Muesli bars - 24 pieces
- Cookies - 4 packs
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Mustard - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Olive oil - 500 milliliters
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Lemons - 6 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Napkins - 100 pieces
- Paper cups - 50 pieces
- Paper plates - 30 pieces
- Wooden stirrers - 100 pieces
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Garbage bags - 30 pieces
- Dish soap - 1 bottle
- All-purpose cleaner - 1 bottle
- Disinfecting wipes - 3 packs
Tips
- Plan one practice mat and one CPR manikin for each active practice station. If 12 participants practise in groups of three, prepare at least four stations so nobody waits too long.
- Have at least one AED trainer available for each practice group, and test every device before the course starts. Do not rely on a real AED for demonstrations.
- Count disposable first aid materials by exercise, not only by person. Prepare extra nitrile gloves, dressings and bandages for damaged, dropped or contaminated practice materials.
- Set up the reception table with the participant list, registration forms, pens and mobile phone at least 30 minutes before arrival. Keep certificates separate until attendance has been confirmed.
- For a full-day course, allow roughly 2–3 cups of coffee or tea per participant, plus water or other drinks. Order plates, glasses, mugs and cutlery for the full group and keep 10% extra available.
Frequently asked questions
- What do I need to buy for a first aid course?
- You need practice equipment such as CPR manikins, an AED trainer and practice mats, plus bandages, gloves, dressings, triangular cloths and first aid kits. Also prepare presentation equipment, printed forms, reception supplies and refreshments for every participant.
- How many CPR manikins do I need for 12 participants?
- Plan for at least 4 CPR manikins if participants practise in groups of three. Use 6 manikins if you want pairs to practise at the same time and reduce waiting.
- How much catering should I order for a first aid course?
- For a full-day course, allow 2–3 hot drinks per person, plus water or another cold drink. Order one meal and one snack per participant, and add about 10% extra for late registrations or larger portions.
- When should I check first aid course materials?
- Check equipment, packaging and expiry dates 7–14 days before the course. Recheck the packed materials the day before, and test the projector, laptop, AED trainer and power connections before participants arrive.
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