First Aid Courses Recognised By The BCU 

• St John Ambulance, Lifesaver and Lifesaver Plus.

• St John Ambulance Competence in First Aid 

• RLSS Pool Lifeguard 

• RLSS Beach Lifeguard 

• Full mountain first aid 'Uian Jones Banger Scheme' (2 days) 

• Paddi Medic 

• H & SE First Aid at Work (4 days) - 1st Class First Aid / RN Level 2 First Aid 

• H & SE First Aid in the Workplace (2 days) 

• Red Cross Basic First Aid 

• Red Cross Standard First Aid 

• Red Cross First Aid at Work (4 days) 

• St Andrews Standard First Aid

• Rescue Emergency Care: Standard First Aid for the Outdoors (4 days)

• Rescue Emergency Care: Mountain First Aid (3 day)

• Rescue Emergency Care: Emergency First Aid (2 day)

• RYA Small Craft First Aid

• BCU Aquatic First Aid 

NOTE 1: 
Sea Cadet 3rd Class and 2nd Class first aid certificates are not recognised by the BCU

NOTE 2: 
If you have a first aid certificate not listed above, contact the BCU with a copy of the syllabus. Other certificates may be accepted depending on the accrediting authority.

NOTE 3: 
BCU Level 1 Coaches and BCU Level 2 Coaches require a 4 Hour First Aid Certificate. BCU Level 3 Coaches and above require an 8 Hour first Aid Certificate. 

NOTE 4: 
All BCU Coaches must keep their first aid qualifications in-date; copies of first aid certificates are to be forwarded to the BCU's Head Office as they are renewed.