What you need for a first aid workshop

A first aid workshop needs more than bandages and a training mannequin. You will need practice supplies for hands-on exercises, presentation materials, registration items and simple refreshments. This shopping list covers the equipment and consumables used during the workshop, including CPR manikins, an AED trainer, practice wounds, gloves and triangular bandages. Check quantities against your participant list before shopping, because shared equipment and single-use practice materials are easy to underestimate.

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What to bring

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

Furniture

Tablesqty 6
Chairsqty 24
Registration desk
Waste binsqty 3

Equipment

Laptop
Projector
Projection screen
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3
CPR training manikinsqty 4
AED trainer
Practice walkie-talkiesqty 2

First aid supplies

Training bandage boxesqty 6
Practice woundsqty 12
Practice glassesqty 12
Practice glovesqty 50
Triangular clothsqty 24
Emergency blanketsqty 12
Practice apronsqty 6
Bandage rollsqty 6
Practice breathing masksqty 24
Practice bottles of disinfectantqty 6

Presentation

Flip chart
Flipchart markersqty 6
Name badgesqty 24
Pen setsqty 24
Notepadsqty 24
Course foldersqty 24
Certificatesqty 24

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 24
Glassesqty 24
Platesqty 24
Cutlery setsqty 24

Kitchen

Coffee maker
Kettlesqty 2
Hot drink urnsqty 2
Coolersqty 2
Serving spoonsqty 4

Cleaning

Bucketsqty 2
Cleaning clothsqty 12
Dish brushesqty 2
Rubber glovesqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 1 box
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 bag
- Mints - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Spa Blauw - 4 bottles
- Sparkling water - 3 bottles
- Cola - 2 bottles
- Cola Zero - 2 bottles
- Orange juice - 3 liters
- Apple juice - 2 liter
- Sandwich rolls - 30 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 3 loaves
- Young cheese - 1 kilo
- Aged cheese - 500 grams
- Ham - 500 gram
- Chicken breast spread - 500 grams
- Hummus - 4 tubs
- Cream cheese - 3 tubs
- Butter - 2 tubs
- Cucumbers - 4 pieces
- Tomatoes - 1 kilo
- Lettuce - 3 heads
- Paprika chips - 3 bags
- Plain chips - 3 bags
- Salted crackers - 4 packs
- Rice cakes - 3 packs
- Apples - 24 pieces
- Bananas - 24 pieces
- Grapes - 2 kilos
- Cookies - 4 packs
- Vegan spreads - 3 packages
- Gluten-free rolls - 6 pieces
- Paper napkins - 2 packs
- Paper towels - 4 rolls
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 2 bottles
- Hand soap - 3 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles

Tips

Plan one set of practice gloves, a practice wound and a bandage roll per participant for exercises where everyone works at once. If people rotate through stations, fewer sets may be enough, but allow extra supplies for demonstrations and damaged items.
Prepare at least one CPR training manikin and one AED trainer for each active practice station. With 12 participants, three stations of four people usually reduce waiting time and keep the practical session moving.
Bring one course folder, notepad, pen set and name badge per participant, plus several spare sets. A registration desk also needs a current participant list and enough certificates for everyone who completes the workshop.
Count coffee cups and snacks for the full attendance, not just confirmed early arrivals. Buy or set aside roughly two cups per person for a half-day workshop, and keep dietary requirements collected before the shopping trip.
Test the laptop, projector, screen, extension cords and power strips before the workshop day. Pack the presentation backup on the laptop and bring flip-chart markers even if the slides are ready, because practical explanations often need extra notes.

Frequently asked questions

What supplies do I need for a first aid workshop?: Plan for CPR training manikins, an AED trainer, practice gloves, wounds, bandages, triangular cloths, emergency blankets and breathing masks. Add registration materials, course folders, certificates, presentation equipment and coffee cups for each participant.
How many CPR manikins do I need for 12 participants?: Use at least three CPR training manikins for 12 participants if you want groups of four to practise at the same time. One manikin can work for a demonstration, but it creates longer waiting periods during hands-on training.
How much first aid practice equipment should I buy per person?: For individual practice, allow one pair of gloves, one practice wound and at least one bandage roll per participant. Add 10 to 15 percent spare materials, especially for gloves, bandages and disinfectant used during repeated exercises.
What should I prepare for first aid workshop registration?: Prepare one name badge, pen set, notepad and course folder per participant, with at least five spare sets. Keep certificates ready for the expected attendance and place the registration desk where participants can find it on arrival.

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