Out of Hospital Immediate Life Support

QUALSAFE · LEVEL 4 · 1 DAY

Out of Hospital Immediate Life Support

A one-day Level 4 award in out-of-hospital adult Immediate Life Support – and the yearly revalidation Qualsafe requires for FREC 4 holders.

One-day course
FREC 4 annual revalidation
Current RCUK guidelines
Ofqual regulated, Qualsafe Awards
LevelLevel 4 Award (RQF)
Duration1 day
Awarding bodyQualsafe Awards
LocationApex training centre, Taunton
Certificate validity1 year

The course

What is ILS?

A regulated qualification for people who provide emergency care at work or in voluntary roles – event medics, ambulance crews, registered healthcare professionals and specialist emergency service and military staff.

You'll build skills in treating patients in cardiorespiratory arrest or with life-threatening illness and injury.

What is ILS?

Syllabus

What's covered

Practical training in line with current RCUK guidelines.

  • Airway management and ILS algorithms
  • Special circumstances and cardiac arrest team leadership
  • ECG placement, interpretation and recap
  • Primary and secondary survey; NEWS2
  • End of life care and debriefs
What's covered

Eligibility

Who can attend

You must be 18 or over on day one and either hold FREC 4 – for whom this is the yearly requalification – or be an AAP, EMT or HCP such as a nurse, paramedic or doctor working in emergency or primary care.

FREC 4 course →
Who can attend

Frequently asked questions

Can't see your question? Call 01823 214134 or email info@apex-mr.co.uk.

I hold FREC 4 – do I need ILS?
Yes. Qualsafe requires FREC 4 holders to revalidate once a year, and this course is that requalification.
How long is the certificate valid?
One year.
Can I attend without FREC 4?
Yes, if you're an Associate Ambulance Practitioner, EMT, or a healthcare professional such as a nurse, paramedic or doctor working in emergency or primary care.
Can you run a course for our organisation?
Yes. We can quote for a closed group course at our Taunton training centre or at your site – use the group booking enquiry or contact us.
How do I book?
Pick a date in the Dates & booking section below and book online. For anything else, call 01823 214134 or email info@apex-mr.co.uk.

Ready to book?

Book a place online, or talk to us about private group training at your venue or our Taunton centre.