First Aid Kit Basics - Introduction

Need of First Aid

Every one should know about first aid as you never know when you may be called upon to use it.

At the most unexpected of times, accidents could occur, involving your family, relatives or strangers.

Knowledge of first aid enables to deal with emergencies which could be life-threatening.

Whoever is in need of help, there must present someone in a position to offer first aid.

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A first aid kit is a collection of supplies and equipment for use in giving first aid and can be put together for the purpose by an individual or organization.

First Aid Kits


Importance of First Aid/CPR Kits

First aid kits are a must have for every home. It is especially important where children are concerned.


First Aid Kits -Manual

Manuals for effective use of a first aid kit are must for every person.Manuals can teach you how to treat wounds & other common ailments Manual should be studied before hand, so that, if ever there is an emergency, you can act very fast…


A Basic First Aid Kit

Basic first aid refers to the initial process of assessing and addressing all the needs of person who has been injured..


Specialized Emergency Training recommends that all first aid kits should include:

First Aid Kit – Content

Plasters, in different sizes and shapes Different sizes sterile gauze dressings Two sterile eye dressings Triangular bandages Safety pins Disposable sterile gloves Tweezers & Scissors Alcohol-free cleansing wipes Sticky tape Whistle

Thermometer, preferably digital Skin rash cream & Antiseptic cream Painkillers such as Paracetamol Cough medicine Antihistamine tablets Distilled water First aid manual or instruction booklet bio-hazard bag Pair of latex gloves CPR mask


The Aim of a Basic First Aid Kit

Preserve Life: Control bleeding Treat probable cause of shock Maintain airway in correct position Perform CPR when needed

Prevent Injuries: Dress wound to prevent infection Provide comfort to casualty Place casualty in a comfortable position

Promote Recovery: Relieve casualty from anxiety Encourage confidence and trust Attempt to relieve pain and discomfort Handle casualty gently Protect casualty from cold and wet


CPR Kits / Refills / Custom Kits

Our First Aid Kits

There are more than one way to build a first aid kit. Some specialty items are designed for CPR Kits use in tactical situations and others are focused more on sports injuries.

Provincial First Aid Kits

Each province and territory has its own regulations for mandatory First aid supplies in the workplace.


Everyone should carry a compact CPR kit to provide life-saving CPR if needed. This kit protects you! All of our students get FREE CPR kits along with first aid training. CPR kits make a great gift for friends or family!

Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation: CPR Kits

Open the airway with the tilt-chin method

Give Two Breaths

Check Circulation


First Aid kits in retail stores do NOT meet workplace requirements! All kits come with access to FREE training videos online.

Province Specific Kits

Alberta first Aid kits British Columbia Kits Manitoba Kits New Brunswick Kits Nova Scotia Kits Ontario Kits Prince Edward Island Kits Quebec Kits


Our First Aid kits meet specific provincial and territorial regulations. A Alberta first aid kit provide the tools you need to administer first aid to the injured. The supplies found in first aid kits provide the means with which you can save a life or simple apply a bandage to a small cut or scrape. Following first aid kits must needed for every Canadian.

Alberta - First Aid Kits

General First Aid Kit

Workplace First Aid Kit

Car First Aid Kit

Children First Aid

Family First Aid Kit


General First Aid Kit


General first aid kit is the kit that is used at any situation such as injuries at playground, holiday trips, at home, offices, schools, sports clubs etc..

Workplace First Aid Kit

All workplaces are required to provide suitable first aid kits for employees and should have a first-aid box and a person appointed to take charge of first-aid.


Car First Aid Kit

Compression bandage Large safety pins Roll of stretchable gauze Two boards Plastic sealable bags Latex gloves Flashlight Money for phone Single-edge razor blade

Compression bandage Sterile adhesive bandages Sterile gauze pads Small bar of soap Antiseptic swabs Small bottle of water Antibiotic ointment Small scissors Triangular bandage

Keep a emergency first aid kit in your car. Following things must be in your car first aid kits.


Children First Aid Kit

Keeping your child safe is your top priority. Preparing the first aid kit for your baby is very essential because it is very useful in case of unexpected injuries. The perfect first aid kit for parents.


A wide range of first aid supplies provides peace of mind for the whole family, and as an added bonus, the kit includes a handy kit-within-a-kit that can be pulled out and stashed in a pocket, stroller, or diaper bag..

Family First Aid Kit


First Aid Certification Ratio

Thus, Emergency training strongly recommends for first aid certification course in your local area or online.



EmergTraining: First Aid Certification Program

Specialized Emergency Training offer online training courses as well as certification in First Aid, CPR & AED approved with American Red Cross. You can learn CPR and First Aid quickly and easily with our interactive online class.

First Aid & CPR

Certification Program

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