ILS (Immediate Life Support) training

ILS was launched in 2002 as there was a demand from healthcare professionals to know the skills needed to respond in an emergency. It is now the most popular Resuscitation Council UK course. Around 100,000 people are trained in ILS every year. ILS certification is recognised across the UK, the EU and Australia.

Learning outcomes

During the one-day course, you will develop the skills to:

• recognise and treat the deteriorating patient using the ABCDE approach;
• identify the causes and promote the prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest;
• undertake the skills of quality CPR and defibrillation (manual and /or AED) and simple airway manoeuvres;
• utilise non-technical skills to facilitate team leadership and effective team membership.

Who is the course for?

The ILS course is suitable for doctors, medical students, nurses, nursing students, midwives, paramedics and student paramedics, physiotherapists, dentistry professionals and other health and care professionals. It may also be suitable for fire service technicians, police personnel and prison officers.

Bookings

Please select the date that you would like to book from the available options below.Once your booking is completed please email resuscitation team at moorfields.resuscitationteam@nhs.net with your details.

When booking allow sufficient time for pre course material postage and preparation and ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions, especially our cancellation policy.