Paediatric Immediate Life Support Training (ePILS)
- Certification
- Resus Council (UK)
- Duration
- 4.5 Hours
- Certificate validity
- 1 Year Certificate
- Delivery
- Blended — e-Learning + Face-to-Face
- Max group size
- 6 people
- Course Details (PDF)
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Resuscitation Council UK Accredited
This course is accredited by the Resuscitation Council UK and meets the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) Level 3 in Paediatric 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. All training follows the latest evidence-based protocols.
What this course covers
The Paediatric Immediate Life Support course is a specialised half-day training programme designed to equip healthcare professionals with critical skills for managing paediatric emergencies. This Resuscitation Council accredited course focuses on the ABCDE approach, immediate life support techniques, and team leadership skills essential for treating seriously ill or deteriorating children until expert help arrives.
Paediatric Immediate Life Support Training (ePILS) is a specialised course designed to equip healthcare professionals with essential skills for responding to medical emergencies in children. This training focuses on immediate life support techniques for paediatric patients, including CPR for infants and children, choking management, and treatment for severe allergic reactions and other critical conditions. Participants gain practical experience through hands-on scenarios and simulations, ensuring they are prepared to deliver effective and compassionate care in urgent situations.
Who Is This Training For?
This Resuscitation Council accredited course is designed for healthcare professionals working with or responsible for the health and safety of children. It provides skills from managing a deteriorating child and identifying causes of deterioration, to treating cardiac arrest in children and developing team leadership abilities.
This course meets the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) Level 3 in Paediatric Resuscitation. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points are also awarded following attendance.
Course Structure
The ePILS 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 to train.
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. Candidates are expected to read the manual in preparation.
Face-to-Face Session
The face-to-face session focuses on skill stations, recognition and management of the deteriorating patient, and cardiorespiratory arrest simulations. You will practise the ABCDE approach in paediatric clinical scenarios, perform age-appropriate CPR, manage paediatric anaphylaxis, and develop team leadership and communication skills for emergency response.
Group bookings available at discounted rates
£150 ex. VAT
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Who Is This Course For?
The Paediatric Immediate Life Support Training (ePILS) course is ideal for:
Children's Nurses
Nurses working on paediatric wards or in community settings who need to maintain advanced paediatric life support skills.
Paediatric Ward Staff
Healthcare professionals working in paediatric departments who may need to respond to critically ill children.
School Nurses & Health Visitors
Community healthcare professionals whose clinical role involves treating children and responding to paediatric emergencies.
GPs & Practice Nurses
Primary care professionals who may encounter paediatric emergencies during consultations or in the waiting room.
Things to know
Common questions about this course.
What is the difference between ePILS and standard paediatric first aid?
ePILS is an advanced clinical course accredited by the Resuscitation Council UK, designed for healthcare professionals who may need to manage a critically ill child. Standard paediatric first aid courses (such as Qualsafe Level 3) are aimed at nursery staff, childminders, and non-clinical roles. ePILS focuses on the ABCDE approach, cardiac arrest management, and team leadership in a clinical setting.
How long is the ePILS certificate valid?
The ePILS certificate is valid for one year. The Resuscitation Council UK recommends annual refreshers for life support skills to ensure healthcare professionals maintain competence and stay up to date with the latest guidelines.
Is there pre-course preparation required?
Yes. Before the face-to-face session, you will be registered on our Learning Management System to complete pre-course e-learning modules and a multiple choice question paper. You will also receive your course manual at least two weeks before the course and are expected to read it in preparation.
Can you deliver ePILS at our workplace?
Yes, we can deliver ePILS at your healthcare setting if you have a group of staff to train. This works well for hospital departments, community healthcare teams, and larger GP practices. Contact us on 07958 915146 to arrange on-site delivery.
How many people can attend an ePILS course?
Groups are kept small at a maximum of 6 participants to ensure everyone gets sufficient hands-on practice time with paediatric manikins and emergency simulations.
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