The National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) is the standard qualification providing training to over 95% of lifeguards in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The NPLQ can also be delivered in other countries where trainers and training centres meet IQL UK standards. The NPLQ qualifications and courses are administered by IQL UK Ltd, which is the Institute of Qualified Lifeguards. This is a subsidiary of the Royal Life Saving Society.
The courses can be delivered over a one week intensive course or over a number of different sessions. The NPLQ course contains both theory and practical training (reflected in the assessment ). Practical training includes CPR, Intervention and Rescue, Rescue of a casualty with a Suspected Spinal Injury and First Aid. Classroom based theory topics include those in the practical sessions as well as many topics relating to the role and requirements of the modern day lifeguard. On average, the course can be fairly expensive, costing as much as £250. The qualification is internationally recognised and can be especially useful for students wishing to travel abroad to continue lifeguarding.
In Ireland the majority of awards are done through IQL Ireland (Institute of Qualified Lifeguards Ireland).
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