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Become a First Aider

As the UK’s leading training provider of Pool Lifeguard qualifications and training in water safety, RLSS UK Qualifications offer a wide range of high-quality, regulated First Aid qualifications.

Find out why you should train with RLSS UK

The qualifications we offer include:

Emergency First Aid at Work

Emergency First Aid at Work

The Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualification enables a first-aider to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill while at work. Read more

Published: 5th September, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2023

Author: James Soley

First Aid at Work

First Aid at Work

The Level 3 First Aid at Work Qualification covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to apply first aid to a range of specific injuries and illness. Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2023

Author: James Soley

Emergency Paediatric First Aid

Emergency Paediatric First Aid

The Level 3 Emergency Paediatric First Aid covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to administer first aid to children and infants. Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2018

Updated: 22nd March, 2023

Author: James Soley

Paediatric First Aid

Paediatric First Aid

The Level 3 Paediatric First Aid covers a wide range of CPR and first aid skills, equipping the first-aider to administer first aid to children and infants. Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2023

Author: James Soley

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Programme

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Programme

AED is part of the guidelines for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in the UK and Europe and a vital part of improving the chance of survival in cases of cardiac arrest, in some cases up to 75%. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2023

Author: James Soley

Anaphylaxis Management

Anaphylaxis Management

The regulated Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis has been created with support from Anaphylaxis Campaign. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2018

Updated: 20th March, 2023

Author: James Soley

Combined Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

Combined Emergency Paediatric First Aid (EPFA) and Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)

This one-day course delivers essential CPR and first aid skills for a safe working environment, catering to the needs of different age groups. Read more

Published: 30th January, 2017

Updated: 24th May, 2023

Author: Kelly Key

Combined Paediatric First Aid (PFA) & First Aid at Work (FAW)

Combined Paediatric First Aid (PFA) & First Aid at Work (FAW)

This three-day course covers a range of CPR and first aid skills for adults and paediatrics, providing you with the skills to ensure a safe working environment. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2017

Updated: 24th May, 2023

Author: Kelly Key

Become a First Aid Trainer Assessor

Become a First Aid Trainer Assessor

Would you like to become a RLSS UK First Aid Trainer Assessor and deliver our First Aid Qualifications? Click here to find out how. Read more

Published: 1st January, 2017

Updated: 11th October, 2023

Author: James Soley

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