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First Aid Kit: Photo Essay Assignment

A photo essay consists of a collection of photos and text/narrative, to explain the content of the photos. You will make a first aid kit, organize it, and then take pictures of it, and include those pictures in a PPT. You should not submit images of a pre-made/ pre-bought first aid kit, or stock images.

Review these resources to get a better idea:

Digital Photography School (Links to an external site.)

Instructions: (refer to Chapters 8 & especially 9)

1. Read Chapter 9, especially “Emergency Care versus First Aid” of the course textbook.

2. Include the following items in the assignment:

adhesive tape (1/2 inch and 1 inch widths)

antibacterial soap or cleanser

bandages of assorted sizes

space blanket (Mylar)

bulb syringe

thermometer

flashlight and extra batteries

sterile gauze pads (2×2 and 2×4)

instant cold packs or plastic bags for ice cubes

sewing needle

roller gauze (inch and 2 inch widths)

disposable gloves

pen and small notepad

saline eye wash solution

safety pins

blunt tipped scissors

liquid soap

spirits of ammonia

SAM rolled splints (small size)

cotton balls

sealable plastic bags

tongue blades

large and small towels

triangular bandages for slings

tweezers

first aid book or reference cards

Local/State emergency telephone numbers to:

Emergency Medical Systems (EMS)

Rape Crisis Center

Poison Control Center

Battered Women’s Shelter

Police

Suicide Prevention Hotline

Fire

Gas Company

Water Company

HospitalHeating

Electric Company

Local Health Department

Plumber

Child Abuse Reporting

3. Create a Power Point presentation (only an “Office Power Point” file can be uploaded for this assignment- No other format will be accepted). You can download free Microsoft Office Here on your computer. (Links to an external site.)

a. Slide 1: Your full name, Title, course/ Semester

b. Slide 2: Include a list of the items you will include in a first aid kit.

c. Slide 3: Include a picture of the container you will store your first aid kit into.

d. Slide 4 and on: Take a picture of each item and label the item. Followed by a slide explaining why you chose to include the specific items in the kit.

e. Last Slide: Provide a summary of what you learned and how the creation of this kit will help you work with children and families in a safe manner.