Immedate Life Support
This 1-day Immediate Life Support (ILS) training course provides you with the skills to act as a first responder in an emergency, prior to the arrival of an ambulance/ cardiac arrest team
This course comprises of expert blend of theory + immersive practical sessions and expands on existing knowledge of Basic Life Support (BLS) including:
- Airway management skills
- ECG recognition
- Rapid, safe defibrillation, using an AED or a manual defibrillator
WHAT
ILS is a structured resuscitation training programme that teaches the essential skills needed to manage cardiac arrest and peri‑arrest situations until a full resuscitation team arrives. It sits between Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS).
What ILS typically covers
- Recognition of the deteriorating patient Early warning signs, ABCDE assessment, escalation pathways.
- Airway management Basic adjuncts, suction, safe positioning.
- Effective ventilation & oxygenation Bag‑valve‑mask technique, oxygen delivery.
- High‑quality CPR Rate, depth, recoil, minimising interruptions.
- Safe defibrillation AED use, shockable vs non‑shockable rhythms.
- Teamworking & communication Closed‑loop communication, role allocation, human factors.
- Immediate post‑resuscitation care Stabilisation, handover, documentation, including SBAR to arriving EMS.
WHO
This course is suitable for all registered healthcare professionals, as a beginners course or as a refresher course, that may have to act as a first responder in an emergency, prior to the arrival of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and follows the RCUK 2025 Guidelines.
WHERE
Regular weekly courses run at Chepstow.
Orgamisations can book training on demand at dates and times they require across the UK.
COST
£130 + VAT per delegate joining us in Chepstow
Organisations may book group training at their venues for up to 8 staff for £720 + VAT