Course Description:

This Immediate Life Support (ILS) training course is designed for qualified healthcare professionals who may need to provide critical emergency care in life-threatening situations. The course provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively, including delivering high-quality CPR, using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and managing other medical emergencies.

Learners will gain a clear understanding of the principles of ILS, including airway management, recognising deteriorating patients, and working as part of a resuscitation team. The training includes practical demonstrations and scenarios to ensure participants feel confident in providing immediate life-saving care.

Topics include:

• The principles and importance of Immediate Life Support
• How to recognise and assess a deteriorating patient
• Performing high-quality CPR on adults, children, and infants
• Safe and effective use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Airway management techniques, including the use of basic airway adjuncts
• How to recognise and manage medical emergencies such as choking, anaphylaxis, and cardiac arrest
• The importance of teamwork and communication during resuscitation efforts
• When and how to escalate care and hand over to emergency medical services