A first aid kit should contain all of the necessary tools and supplies necessary to provide immediate first aid care. You should have a fully-stocked first aid kit in your home, in your vehicle, and at work. If you’re a person who’s always on the go, you might also want to keep a first aid kit wherever you spent time such as in your camper or boat, or in your outdoor recreational toy (ATV, dirt bike, bicycle, etc.)

The first aid kit should contain bandages, supplies for wound care, medical tools or equipment, and medications (both over-the-counter and prescribed.)

adhesive tape

alcohol wipes

antibacterial wipes

antibiotic ointment

bandages (as many sizes as possible)

Betadine (or iodine)

cotton or cotton balls

elastic stretch bandages (sometimes called Ace bandages)

eye pads

eye wash

gauze (pads and rolls)

hydrogen peroxide

iodine (or Betadine)

instant insect sting relief (such as After Bite)

instant cold compresses

liquid bandage (such as New Skin)

steri-strips

surgical gloves

wooden tongue depressors (can also be used as splints)

face mask

pocket knife

safety pins

scissors

suction bulb (especially useful for withdrawing poison)

thermometer

tweezers

antacid tablets

anti-diarrhea pills or liquid (such as Imodium)

antihistamine (such as Bendadryl)

aspirin

Epipen (if you have a prescription for one)

Hydrocortisone

itch relief lotion (such as Calamine lotion)

laxative

low-dose aspirin

motion sickness tablets (such as Dramamine)

pain reliver (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, sodium naproxen

rescue inhaler (if you have a prescription for one)

saline spray (for stuffy noses from colds, allergies, etc)

smelling salts

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We also offer a free certificate of completion. To receive the certificate you must pass a 50-question test with a score of 70 or higher. Check our Basic First Aid Certificate of Completion page for more information.