First Aid Box
Welcome to the First Aid Box! Below, you'll find all the videos and downloads for this month's box. Be sure to watch each video and explore all the resources. We're excited to have you here! To keep track of your progress, please download the check-off list to ensure you've completed all the videos and assignments.
Welcome Video - Start Here
Video & Download | What's Inside
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What's Inside PDF
Video | How to Clean a Minor Cut
Video | How to Remove Gloves
Video | How to Prepare for an Emergency
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Emergency Planing Discussion Questions
Here are the top 20 emergency planning discussion questions.
Emergency Contacts Sheet
Video | How to Take Your Pulse

Video | What do Bruise Colors Mean?
The Science of Germs & First Aid
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First Aid Sources & Disclosure
Resources:
🔹 How to Clean a Minor Cut
- Mayo Clinic – Step-by-step wound cleaning and care
🔹 What’s in a First Aid Kit?
- American Red Cross – Recommended first aid kit supplies
- CDC – Emergency preparedness kits
🔹 How to Prepare for an Emergency
- Ready.gov (FEMA) – Family emergency planning resources
- American Red Cross – Emergency preparedness tips
🔹 How to Calculate Your Heart Rate
- American Heart Association (AHA) – How to measure your heart rate
- Mayo Clinic – Normal heart rate ranges and how to check your pulse
🔹 How to Remove Gloves Without Spreading Germs
- CDC – Proper glove removal techniques
- World Health Organization (WHO) – Infection prevention guidelines
🔹 20 Questions to Ask to Prepare for an Emergency
- FEMA – Family emergency preparedness questions
- American Red Cross – How to develop an emergency plan
🔹 Science Lesson on Germs and Bread Experiment
- CDC – The importance of handwashing
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) – How germs spread and hand hygiene research
- Science Buddies – Bread mold and bacteria experiments
Disclaimer:
These lessons are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before attempting any first aid techniques. In case of an emergency, call 911 or seek medical assistance immediately.
Information provided is based on current best practices and may change over time. Always refer to updated guidelines from trusted sources like the American Red Cross, CDC, FEMA, and the Mayo Clinic.