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Immediate Life Support Training (eILS)

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Upcoming Dates

1 dates available
Certification
Resus Council (UK)
Duration
5 Hours
Certificate validity
1 Year Certificate
Delivery
Blended — e-Learning + Face-to-Face
Max group size
6 people

Resuscitation Council UK Accredited

This course is accredited by the Resuscitation Council UK and meets the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) Level 3 in Adult Resuscitation. CPD points are awarded following attendance. The certificate is valid for one year, in line with Resuscitation Council UK guidelines for annual life support refreshers.

Resuscitation Council UKCPD CertifiedCSTF Level 3

What this course covers

ABCDE approach for managing deteriorating patients
Causes of and prevention strategies for cardiopulmonary arrest
CPR, defibrillation, basic airway manoeuvres and choking
Non-technical skills for effective team leadership
Ethical and legal considerations in cardiac arrest
Management of anaphylaxis
Emergency care for pregnant patients
Identifying reversible factors in patient deterioration
Clinical assessment and skills stations
Recording patient observations and warning scores
Care for patients with tracheostomies or laryngectomies
Resuscitation Council guidelines and DNACPR recommendations

The Immediate Life Support course is a specialised course designed to equip healthcare professionals with a variety of skills, from managing a deteriorating adult, identifying causes of deterioration and treating cardiorespiratory arrest in adults, to developing team leadership skills and understanding what it takes to be an effective team member in an emergency.

This Resuscitation Council accredited course is designed for healthcare professionals who may have to act as the first responder in an emergency, providing them with skills to treat adults in cardiac arrest before a supporting team arrives.

This course meets the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) Level 3 in Adult Resuscitation. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points are also awarded following attendance.

Course Structure

The eILS course combines half a day of e-learning with half a day of face-to-face learning at our training centre, or alternatively at your own venue if you have a number of team members who require training.

Pre-Course Preparation

Before the course, you will be registered on our Learning Management System (LMS). Here, you can access pre-course modules and a multiple choice question (MCQ) paper that will prepare you for your face-to-face session. You will receive your course manual at least two weeks before the course.

Who Is This Course For?

The Immediate Life Support Training (eILS) course is ideal for:

Hospital Staff

Ward nurses, junior doctors, and outpatient clinic staff who may be first to respond when a patient deteriorates.

GP Surgery Teams

GPs and practice nurses who need to manage emergencies during consultations or in the waiting room.

Dental Practice Teams

Dental surgeons and dental nurses who need to manage medical emergencies during procedures.

Care Home Staff

Senior carers and registered nurses responsible for residents with complex health conditions.

Things to know

Common questions about this course.