Immediate Life Support (ILS) Level 3 (VTQ)
The Immediate Life Support course aligns with the Skills for Health UK Core Skills Training Framework (UK-CSTF). The aim is to provide a higher level of theory and practical training for healthcare personnel in immediate life support (BLS/CPR/AED) and medical emergencies as required by the GDC.
Immediate Life Support training is essential for healthcare professionals and those working in high-risk environments that need advanced skills beyond basic life support. This comprehensive course, typically conducted over one full day, complies with the latest UK Resuscitation Council guidelines 2021 and meets the requirements set by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
To ensure high-quality instruction and ample hands-on practice, we limit class sizes to a maximum of 12 participants per instructor. Our intensive, practical approach helps attendees develop advanced life-saving skills, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), simple airway management, safe defibrillation, and the administration of emergency medications.
Throughout the course, learners are continuously assessed through scenario-based simulations, practical demonstrations, and in-depth discussions. This ensures they are well-prepared to respond effectively, and with confidence, in complex emergency situations.
For anyone working within dentistry, we also offer a Dental Immediate Life Support (ILS) Level 3 (VTQ) course. This certified CPD (6-hours) course meets the criteria for the General Dental Council’s development outcomes C, and includes medical emergencies as set out by the GDC in the dental practice.
On successful completion of the course, attendees will receive an accredited Immediate Life Support (ILS) Level 3 (VTQ) certificate which is valid for one year. To renew this certificate, a further Immediate Life Support course must be attended.
If you would like to book your training please complete the booking form below or contact me with any enquiries.
Course Curriculum
Unit 1: Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Understand basic life support requirements
- 1.1 Describe the principles that underpin basic life support
- 1.2 Explain the circumstances under which resuscitation is performed
- 1.3 Explain why early intervention is necessary
- 1.4 Describe different types of cardiopulmonary arrest
- 1.5 Understand what pulse oximetry is and why it is important in assessing a patient
- 1.6 Explain the ABCDE approach to patient care
- 1.7 Explain how to check a patients pulse, temperature, blood pressure and other observations.
- 1.8 Explain what hypoxia is and how it affects the patient
- 1.9 Explain the difference between heart attack, angina and sudden cardiac arrest
- Be able to demonstrate basic life support techniques and automated external defibrillator use in line with current national guidelines
- 2.1 Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- 2.2 Demonstrate compression only resuscitation
- 2.3 Demonstrate the use of resuscitation barrier devices
- 2.4 Demonstrate how to manage a choking adult, child and infant
- 2.5 Demonstrate the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)
- 2.6 Describe the differences when using an automated external defibrillator on a child and on an adult
- 2.8 Explain why suction is used to maintain the airway
- 2.9 Explain how an oropharyngeal airway is used and why they benefit the airway
- 2.9 Explain the requirements of a do not resuscitate order
- 2.10 Demonstrate correct use of a bag valve mask
- Be able to demonstrate post-resuscitation procedures
- 3.1 Demonstrate how to place a casualty in the recovery position
- 3.2 Identify the risks when placing a casualty in the recovery position
- 3.3 Describe handover and reporting procedures
- 3.4 Explain the correct administration of oxygen on a patient
- 3.5 Understand the correct assembly, disassembly and storage of an oxygen kit.
- 3.6 Explain the different types of an oxygen mask and when you would use them.
- Be able to carry out basic user maintenance and troubleshoot problems with an automated external defibrillator
- 4.1 Identify when a defibrillator battery requires changing
- 4.2 Identify when electrode pads need replacing
- 4.3 Demonstrate how to troubleshoot problems if the automated external defibrillator does not function correctly
- Understand the safe use of an automated external defibrillator
- 5.1 Describe the safety considerations when using AEDs
- Understand medical emergencies
- 6.1 Describe the following medical emergencies and the treatment required for the following:
– Asthma
– Hyperventilation
– Anaphylactic shock
– Diabetes
– Seizures and epilepsy
– Sepsis
Price for this course
Immediate Life Support (ILS) Level 3 (VTQ)- £95.50 each for 2 attendees
- £91.00 each for 3 attendees
- £86.50 each for 4 attendees
- £82.00 each for 5 attendees
- £77.50 each for 6 attendees
- £73.00 each for 7 attendees
- £68.50 each for 8 attendees
- £64.00 each for 9 attendees
- £59.50 each for 10 attendees
- £54.50 each for 11 attendees
- £50.00 each for 12 attendees
The prices above are for venue-based courses and private bookings for 4 or more attendees.
We are also pleased to offer private courses for 3 attendees or less. These can be delivered at your place of work or home. Prices are adjusted as follows:
£220 for 1 attendee
£140 each for 2 attendees
£110 each for 3 attendees
Prices are inclusive of your training and certificate.
A discount is applied for each additional learner attending a course. A full course of 12 learners is priced at 50% off!
Booking enquiry
If you would like to book this course, please complete the form and we’ll be in touch as soon as possible.
