RLSS UK First Aid Qualifications

Become a first aider by taking a certified first aid course with RLSS UK - a charity leading the way in lifesaving skills and training since 1891. Our first aid courses are delivered across the UK and Ireland all year round.

RLSS UK’s First Aid Essentials suite includes all the essential first aid courses that individuals and employers need to meet their health and safety requirements.

RLSS UK’s first aid qualifications are CIMSPA endorsed, which means they have been quality-assured by CIMSPA. RLSS UK is an active member of the First Aid Awarding Organisation Forum (FAAOF) whose remit is to collaborate on best practices and maintain quality to ensure the integrity and currency of regulated qualifications.

From emergency first aid and CPR procedures for adults and paediatrics (children and babies) to specific AED or anaphylaxis management courses. there is a first aid qualification to suit your individual or employer's needs.

Jump to specific section of first aid qualifications:

• First Aid at Work Qualifications
• Requalification of a First Aid at Work Qualification
• Paediatric First Aid Qualifications
• Combined First Aid Qualification Courses
• Outdoor First Aid Qualifications
• Further First Aid Trainings
• Offering RLSS UK First Aid at your Venue
• Save A Series - Community First Aid Courses  

First Aid for the Workplace Qualifications

Part of the HSE's workplace requirements these courses are designed for individuals that may require first aid knowledge at the workplace.

Requalification of a First Aid for the Workplace Qualification

First Aid Requalification

Requalify for your First Aid at Work (FAW) certificate with RLSS UK.

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Paediatric First Aid Qualifications

These courses are designed for people that are in regular, close contact with children or infants. 

Combined First Aid Qualification Courses

These courses are designed for people who require first aid skills for children and adults. 

Outdoor First Aid Qualifications

These courses are designed for people who work or play a lot in the rural environment. 

Emergency Outdoor First Aid

A 1-day (8-hour) course suitable for those providing immediate basic first aid care within the outdoor environment.

Outdoor First Aid

2-day (16-hour) course suitable those operating in situations where a number of hazards may be present within an outdoor environment.

Further First Aid Trainings

Further your first aid knowledge with these courses. 

Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Programme

1-day AED course that enables someone to give CPR and use an AED.

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Anaphylaxis Management

1-day course to recognise and provide first aid for Anaphylaxis shock.

Offering RLSS UK First Aid training at your Venue 

Step-by-step guide to help ATC/ATPs deliver RLSS UK First Aid qualifications.

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Save A Series - Community First Aid Courses 

If you plan on teaching emergency and basic first aid skills to community groups, our Save a Life Series of workshops could be suitable. Please note: these are lifesaving workshops and not regulated qualifications/courses.

Save a Baby's Life

Teaches basic emergency skills to anyone who cares for a baby

Save a Child's Life

Teaches basic emergency skills to anyone who cares for a child

Save an Adult's Life

Teaches the skills to help adults who have stopped breathing

Save a Life - Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Teaches the skills to use this lifesaving equipment in the event of an emergency.
 

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