Save a Life Series

The RLSS UK’s Save a Life series is a set of workshops aimed to equip candidates with knowledge about what to do in an emergency and basic first aid skills for those who care for a baby, child or adult.

In the UK, 77% of people either don’t know or are unsure of how to perform CPR and millions of people wouldn’t know how to give basic first aid to another adult

Would you know what to do if a baby stopped breathing?

‘Save a Baby’s Life’ workshops aim to teach basic emergency skills to anyone who cares for a baby.

You will learn

Infant Life Support (CPR)
Infant choking (diagnosis and treatment)
Infant drowning (diagnosis and treatment)

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1 in 3 people wouldn’t know how to help (or maybe save) a choking toddler

‘Save a Child’s Life’ workshops teach those who care for a child and what to do in an emergency and equip them with basic first aid skills.

You will learn

Basic Life Support (CPR)
Choking (diagnosis and treatment)
Drowning (diagnosis and treatment)

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What would you do if someone stopped breathing?

Save an Adult’s life workshops teach local communities what to do in an emergency and equip them with the skills to help adults who have stopped breathing, are choking or have suffered a heart attack.

You will learn

Basic Life Support (CPR)
Choking (diagnosis and treatment)
Drowning (diagnosis and treatment)

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Do you know how to save a life with an AED?

AEDs are increasing in number with several available in communities for public uses. Save a Life AED workshops will give you the confidence to use this lifesaving equipment in the event of an emergency.

You will learn

How to use an AED

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How to become a Community Instructor

Find out more about becoming a Community Instructor and teaching the Save a Life Series.

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Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea.
Survive and Save

The Survive & Save Programme is our lifesaving award scheme for anyone aged 12 years and over. The awards are challenging but fun to complete and are arranged into Bronze, Silver and Gold levels to ensure that participants get the opportunity to develop their lifesaving skills as they progress through the awards.
Water Smart Award

As the UK’s leading provider of water safety and drowning prevention education, RLSS UK has produced an award that sets out a national standard for water safety.
Water Rescue Equipment Training

RLSS UK has developed a two-hour Water Rescue Equipment Training session to ensure as many people as possible are confident and competent in the use of water rescue equipment found around waterways.
Pool to Pond

“Pool to Pond” is a programme designed to support you making the transition from the pool to open water.
Life Support

This award is designed members of the community and there is no minimum age limit. Life Support can be taken as a separate standalone award or as part of the Survive & Save Award Programme.
Life Support 3

Life Support 3 covers the basics of how to perform CPR, including the diagnosis and treatment for Choking, Bleeding and Shock on an Infant, Child & Adult Casualty.
Duke of Edinburgh

RLSS UK has now become a National Operating Authority with the Duke of Edinburgh.
Welsh Baccalaureate

The purpose of the Community Challenge is to develop learners’ skills whilst encouraging learners to identify, develop and participate in opportunities that will benefit the community.
Community Instructor

Community Instructor is the qualification needed to deliver the Save a Life Series, RLSS UK’s Community Outreach Programme: Save a Baby’s Life, Save a Child’s Life, Save an Adult’s Life and Save a Series AED.

National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ)

Become a Pool Lifeguard with the RLSS UK's National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) We have trained over 90,000 Lifeguards. Click here to find out more and book onto a course!
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Find a Course (RLSS UK Course Finder)

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Cold Water Shock – the Facts

The term ‘cold water shock’ refers to a range of natural reactions that our bodies take to protect us when we enter cold water (although these reactions can sometimes work against us).
Rookie Lifeguard

RLSS UK’s Rookie Lifeguard programme gives your child the skills they need to be confident in the pool and by the sea.
RLSS UK Qualifications and Awards
Contact Us

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National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ)

The National Vocational Beach Lifeguard Qualification (NVBLQ) is the core qualification for anyone seeking employment on UK Beaches. The NVBLQ ensures that the qualified lifeguard has the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively across a range of beach environments.
National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers and Coaches (NRASTC)

NRASTC is a supervision and rescue qualification for teachers working on the poolside or in the water during programmed activities, such as a swimming lesson.
How RLSS UK Certification Works

How certification for our National Pool Lifeguard Course and all RLSS UK courses work.