Outdoor Education Sample Kit Contents

• A first aid kit is essential in all outdoor education outings.
• The contents of the kit should be protected from the elements individually and/or by a suitable container.
• The kit should be prepared in relation to:
  • Level of First Aid Training
  • The participants:
    • Number of
    • Special needs and personal medications (anaphylaxis, diabetics)
  • The type of outing (easy hike, strenuous)
  • The type of equipment used (e.g., camp knives, saws and axes for the cutting or splitting of firewood)
  • The area of the activity (local, remote)
  • The length of the activity (a few hours, a few days)
  • The distance, time and method of transport to emergency medical assistance
• Keep kits well organized to access needed items in an emergency
• Check kits prior to each outing for:
  • Used, missing and damaged items
  • Expired medication, products
• All students, Guides, Teachers and Qualified Instructors should be made aware of the contents of the kit as well as how to access the kit while on trip

• Hand wash
• Hand sanitizer
• Antiseptic towelettes
• Latex free (nitrile) gloves
• Masks (surgical)
• Mouth barrier or CPR facemask
• Garbage bags to dispose of biohazards

• Adhesive wound coverings (bandages) – variety of sizes, types
• Athletic tape
• Medical adhesive tape, or surgical tape
• Non-adherent gauze pads
• Trauma pads
• Eye dressing pads (sterile)
• Menstrual pads
• Gauze rolls
• Triangular bandages (w/safety pins)
• Tensor bandages (variety of sizes)

• Toothbrush (sealed and sterile)
• Irrigation syringe
• Antiseptic solution
• Antibiotic ointment (for example, Polysporin)

Refer to School Board policy for carrying, dispensing and documenting medications:

• Anaphylaxis treatment: Epinephrine Auto-injector
• Antihistamine: Diphenhydramine (for example, Benadryl)
• Pain relief: Acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol)
• Anti-inflammatory: Ibuprofen (for example, Advil)
• Anti-nausea: Dimenhydrinate (for example, Gravol)
• Glucose tablets and gels (for example, Dex-4)

• SOAP notes and writing utensil
• Padded and pliable splint (for example SAM splint)
• Thermal blanket
• Instant cold packs
• Tweezers
• Thermometer
• Penlight and extra batteries
• Bandage scissors / Trauma Shears
• Ziploc bags
• Duct tape
• Q-Tips

• Hemostatic (blood-stopping) gauze or powder
• Tourniquet kit

Sources:

• Worker’s Compensation Board Sheridan College Risk Management Program
• Sports Injury Prevention and Care Program
• Trip Guides