Level 4 Immediate Life Support (ILS) Training
One-day, regulated training for qualified pre-hospital responders and healthcare professionals. Develop practical skills in airway management, resuscitation and managing critically ill adults.
1 day
Duration
Newton Abbot - Devon
Location
£130
Course Cost
Upcoming Courses
Scheduled courses are held at our Newton Abbot training centre:
Optimal First Aid, Kingdom Business Centre, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PB.
Course Overview
Our Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support develops the skills required to recognise patient deterioration, manage critically ill adults and respond effectively to cardiac arrest in pre-hospital environments.
Delivered over one day at our training centre in Newton Abbot, Devon, the course focuses on structured patient assessment, airway management, patient monitoring, resuscitation and effective clinical teamwork.
Training combines practical exercises, clinical knowledge and realistic emergency scenarios.
Who Is This Course For?
This qualification is designed for individuals working in out-of-hospital emergency and urgent care, including:
- FREC 4 qualified responders requiring immediate life support training or refresher certification
- Ambulance personnel, including eligible ambulance support staff and Associate Ambulance Practitioners
- Healthcare professionals working within an appropriate clinical scope of practice
- Military and emergency service personnel undertaking relevant medical roles
- Remote and specialist practitioners providing emergency care in operational environments
Learners must have the relevant clinical knowledge and experience to work within an established scope of practice.
Level 4 ILS Entry Requirements
Before attending, learners must:
- Be aged 18 or over
- Hold a valid Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4), or an accepted higher qualification or clinical grade
- Have relevant clinical skills and knowledge for out-of-hospital emergency care
If you are unsure whether your existing qualification meets the entry requirements, please contact us before booking.
What Will You Learn?
Patient Assessment & Monitoring
- Structured patient assessment
- Recognition of clinical deterioration
- Clinical observations and NEWS2
- Patient monitoring equipment
- Escalation of care
Resuscitation & Cardiac Arrest
- Adult immediate life support
- Recognition and management of cardiac arrest
- Safe defibrillator use
- Post-resuscitation care
- Effective resuscitation teamwork
Airway Management
- Airway assessment and management
- Oropharyngeal airways
- Nasopharyngeal airways
- Supraglottic airways
- Airway emergencies
Ventilatory Support
- Bag-valve-mask ventilation
- Oxygen administration
- Suction
- Ventilatory support
Team-Based Emergency Response
- Clinical decision-making
- Effective communication
- Patient handover
- Team-based resuscitation
- Realistic pre-hospital emergency scenarios
Practical Training & Certification
The course involves one day of face-to-face training, with a minimum of seven guided learning hours and three additional study hours.
Assessment includes:
- Two practical assessments
- One airway and ventilatory support skills assessment
- One 20-question multiple-choice examination
Successful learners receive the Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support.
The qualification is valid for one year. Learners must successfully complete the qualification again before expiry to maintain current certification.
FREC 4 & Immediate Life Support
Our Level 4 ILS course is suitable for qualified FREC 4 responders who need to develop or refresh their skills in managing deteriorating patients, airway emergencies and resuscitation.
If you currently hold FREC 3 and wish to progress, our Qualsafe Level 4 First Response Emergency Care course provides the next stage of training, subject to meeting the entry requirements.
FREC 4 holders should also maintain their continuing professional development and meet the applicable refresher training requirements.
Why Choose Optimal First Aid?
Our instructors draw on operational pre-hospital care experience to deliver practical, scenario-based emergency care training.
Learners benefit from:
- Experienced pre-hospital care instructors
- Practical clinical scenarios
- Small-group learning
- A maximum of six learners per instructor
- A dedicated training centre in Newton Abbot, Devon
Training focuses on effective assessment, clinical decision-making and teamwork in realistic emergency situations.
Level 4 ILS Training in Devon
Our scheduled Level 4 Out of Hospital Immediate Life Support courses take place at our training centre in Newton Abbot, Devon.
We welcome eligible learners from Exeter, Plymouth, Bristol, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset and across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Out of Hospital Immediate Life Support FAQs
Answers to common questions about our Qualsafe Level 4 Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support training in Devon.
What is Out of Hospital Immediate Life Support?
Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (ILS) is a regulated Level 4 qualification covering the recognition and management of deteriorating adult patients, airway emergencies and cardiac arrest in pre-hospital environments.
Do I need FREC 4 before attending ILS?
Learners must hold a valid Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) or an accepted higher qualification or clinical grade. Learners must also meet the relevant clinical knowledge and experience requirements. Contact us before booking if you are unsure about your eligibility.
How long is the Level 4 ILS course?
The course is delivered over one day, with a minimum of seven guided learning hours and three additional study hours. Training includes practical exercises, clinical scenarios and assessments.
How long is the ILS certificate valid?
The Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF) is valid for one year. Learners must successfully complete the qualification again before expiry to maintain current certification.
What assessments are required?
Assessment includes two practical assessments, one airway and ventilatory support skills assessment, and a 20-question multiple-choice examination. Learners must successfully complete all required assessments to achieve the qualification.
Does the course include airway management?
Yes. Training includes airway assessment, oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways, supraglottic airways, bag-valve-mask ventilation, oxygen administration and suction. Skills are taught and assessed within the qualification requirements and the learner's scope of practice.
Can ILS support FREC 4 qualification maintenance?
Yes. Level 4 ILS may support the ongoing training and refresher requirements for qualified FREC 4 responders, alongside continuing professional development. Learners should confirm the current maintenance requirements applicable to their FREC 4 qualification.
Can you deliver ILS training at our premises?
Yes. We can arrange private Level 4 ILS training for eligible healthcare and emergency response teams across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and the wider UK. Delivery is subject to suitable facilities, equipment and awarding organisation requirements. Scheduled courses are also available at our Newton Abbot training centre.
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