Level 4 Out of Hospital Immediate Life Support (ILS)
Advanced Adult ILS Training Delivered in Devon & the South West
Develop advanced clinical and resuscitation skills with our Level 4 Out of Hospital Immediate Life Support training in Devon. Learn from experienced pre‑hospital clinicians and gain the confidence to manage deterioration and life‑threatening emergencies.
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Level 4 Out of Hospital Immediate Life Support (ILS) Training in Devon
The Level 4 Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (ILS) qualification is designed for clinicians and emergency responders who manage deteriorating patients and life‑threatening emergencies outside of hospital settings. This regulated Qualsafe course strengthens your ability to recognise deterioration, form a working diagnosis, and lead or support resuscitation attempts in real‑world environments across Devon and the South West.
Training is delivered by experienced pre‑hospital care practitioners at our Newton Abbot centre, using realistic scenarios and clinically accurate equipment to ensure you leave confident and competent.
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Optimal First Aid Ltd are established specialists in delivering Level 4 Immediate Life Support training across Devon and the wider South West.
Our trainers are experienced first responders and pre‑hospital care practitioners with extensive real‑world backgrounds in trauma, emergency response, and high‑risk environments. This expertise ensures every ILS course is practical, scenario‑driven, and designed to develop confident, competent teams and individuals.
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Training can be delivered wherever you need, at a location that suits you, anywhere across the UK. We bring the training to you and tailor every course to your organisation’s specific requirements.
With a maximum of 6 participants per trainer, our private courses are hands-on, personalised, and highly effective, giving each delegate the practical experience and confidence needed to operate in real-world emergency situations.
Who This Qualification Is For
This course is ideal for professionals who provide emergency or urgent care, including:
Emergency care providers
Ambulance support workers and associate ambulance practitioners
Registered healthcare professionals
Military and specialist emergency service personnel
Learners must already be clinically trained and working within a defined scope of practice.
Entry Requirements
To enrol on this qualification, learners must:
Be 18 years or older
Hold a Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) or a higher clinical qualification
Be working in a pre‑hospital or out‑of‑hospital care environment
If you are building your pathway toward advanced pre‑hospital care, you may want to begin with our FREC 3 training in Devon.
What the Course Covers
This qualification develops the skills required to manage adult patients in critical situations. Training includes:
Adult Immediate Life Support
Recognition of cardiac arrest
Team‑based resuscitation
Management of medical and traumatic cardiac arrest
Patient Assessment and Deterioration Recognition
Structured assessment
Working diagnosis
Early identification of deterioration
Airway and Ventilatory Support
OPA, NPA, and supraglottic airway insertion
Ventilation support
Oxygen therapy and suction
Monitoring and Clinical Equipment
SpO₂
3‑lead and 12‑lead ECG
ETCO₂
NIBP monitoring
All training is aligned with Resuscitation Council UK and JRCALC guidelines.
Assessment and Certification
Learners must complete:
Two practical assessments
One airway and ventilatory support skills test
A 20‑question multiple‑choice exam (minimum score 14/20)
Successful learners receive the Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF), valid for one year.
Duration and Delivery
This qualification includes:
7 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
10 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
A single intensive training day supported by pre‑course study
Training is delivered at our Newton Abbot venue, with options for on‑site delivery across Devon, Torbay, Exeter, Plymouth, and the wider South West.
Why Choose Optimal First Aid Ltd?
Training delivered by experienced pre‑hospital clinicians
Scenario‑driven, hands‑on learning
Fully equipped training environment
Local provider with strong reputation across Devon
Supportive, professional instruction aligned with national clinical guidelines
If you are progressing through the FREC pathway, you can continue your development with our FREC 4 qualification.
Course Dates and Booking
We run regular Immediate Life Support courses throughout the year. Contact us to book individual places or arrange group training at your location.
ILS Course Devon FAQs
It’s a regulated Qualsafe Level 4 course designed to develop advanced skills in recognising deterioration, managing life‑threatening emergencies, and delivering adult immediate life support in out‑of‑hospital settings.
This qualification is ideal for emergency care providers, ambulance support workers, associate ambulance practitioners, registered healthcare professionals, and those working in military or specialist emergency roles across Devon and the South West.
Yes. Learners must be 18+ and hold a Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) or a higher clinical qualification. If you’re earlier in your pathway, you can start with our FREC 3 training in Devon
The qualification includes 7 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) and 10 Total Qualification Time (TQT). Training is delivered as a single intensive day at our Newton Abbot venue.
Assessment includes two practical assessments, one airway and ventilatory support skills test, and a 20‑question multiple‑choice exam. All elements must be passed to achieve certification.
The Level 4 Out of Hospital Immediate Life Support certificate is valid for one year. Learners must retake the full qualification before expiry to remain certified.
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