Life Support 3
The RLSS UK Life Support 3 award covers the basics of how to perform CPR, including the diagnosis and treatment for choking, bleeding and shock on an infant, child, and adult casualty. It is designed for instructors and those training regularly regardless of age and can be taken as a separate standalone award or as part of the Survive & Save Award Programme.
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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.
This award is designed for instructors and those training regularly, there is no minimum age limit. Life Support 3 can be taken as a separate standalone award or as part of the Survive & Save Award Programme.
Who can deliver the Life Support Award?
Lifesaving Instructors (and Tutors)Trainer Assessors (and higher)
How long does the award take to deliver?
3 hours 10 minutes session (excluding assessment)
What is the teaching ratio?
1 Instructor to 12 candidates
What is the assessing Ratio?
1 Instructor to 4 candidates (maximum)
What can Life Support 3 be used for?
Life Support 3 can be used by Instructors and qualified TA’s to keep their qualifications valid.Note. Life Support 3 can be used as an equivalent for TA’s rather than completing the NPLQ/ NVBLQ/ OWL qualifications
What’s covered in the award syllabus?
Awareness of own safety
Turning a casualty onto their back
Checking responsiveness
Sequence and application of CPR for infant, child, adult, and drowned casualties
Managing regurgitation
Recovery position
Use of a pocket mask
Diagnosis and treatment of choking
Optional first aid:
Diagnosis and treatment of bleeding
Diagnosis and treatment of shock