Our five-night residential course teaches you real, practical lifesaving skills. The kind that can make the difference between life and death, wherever you are in the world.

Each day combines interactive first aid workshops and outdoor practical sessions, building your skills and knowledge progressively throughout the week.

You will learn CPR, bleeding control, choking response and take part in simulated rescue scenarios on land and in the pool, all delivered by experienced humanitarian and medical professionals, including doctors, medics and emergency responders.

Alongside your training, you will hear real-world insights from experts who have worked everywhere from NHS A&E departments to remote rescue operations across the globe, giving you a genuine window into careers in medicine, emergency response and humanitarian work.

Evenings are free to relax, explore and build friendships with like-minded peers from around the world.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served by the friendly UWC catering team in the incredible dining hall of St Donat’s Castle. You will stay in comfortable dormitory-style houses on the beautiful campus grounds.

The course is based at UWC Atlantic, St Donat’s Castle, South Wales.

Come prepared to be challenged and to go home inspired.

Cost includes training workshops, accommodation, all meals and equipment