Intermediate Life Support (ILS) Courses

An Intermediate Life Support (ILS) course, approved by the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK), provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to recognise and manage patient deterioration and medical emergencies, including cardiac arrest.

Our ILS courses are designed for registered healthcare professionals who may be required to respond to or lead in medical emergencies. This typically includes Nurses, doctors, paramedics, operating department practitioners, dentists, and other clinicians. The course is also suitable for senior students looking to develop their clinical emergency care skills.

An ILS certification demonstrates that you are trained to manage emergency situations safely and effectively in line with RCUK guidance. It helps improve patient outcomes, supports clinical governance, and is often a requirement for working in acute, hospital, community, or dental settings.

ILS certification is normally valid for one year. To maintain competency and keep up to date with current RCUK guidelines, we recommend attending an ILS recertification course before your certificate expires.

Assessment is through continuous observation and structured scenarios. Participants are assessed against the RCUK learning outcomes, including practical resuscitation skills, ABCDE assessment, teamwork, and communication during emergencies.

We recommend that learners already hold a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate or equivalent experience in clinical practice. If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, please contact our team and we’ll be happy to advise.

We can deliver ILS training at your workplace for groups, or at selected training venues depending on demand. Please contact us to discuss on-site training or upcoming course dates.

Yes. We regularly deliver ILS and pILS training for hospital departments, GP practices, community teams, and dental clinics. Group training can be tailored to your setting and equipment.