Eligibility for Recertification
This course is only available to those within one year of their existing ILS or PILS certificate expiry. If your certification has lapsed by more than one year, you will need to complete the full ILS or PILS course.
Please note: You may be asked to provide evidence of your current certification upon booking to ensure compliance with RCUK training standards.
Course Overview
The course provides refresher training in basic life support skills, including defibrillation and basic airway adjuncts, which can be used to help save lives before the arrival of the ambulance/cardiac arrest team. Delegates will also receive training on participating as a member of a cardiac arrest team.
Delivered in line with the latest Resuscitation Council UK guidelines, this recertification course focuses on refreshing the core knowledge and practical skills gained in the original ILS or PILS course. It covers:
- ABCDE patient assessment
- Cardiopulmonary arrest prevention
- High-quality CPR and defibrillation (manual and/or AED)
- Use of basic airway adjuncts
- Emergency teamwork and communication
- Scenario-based team simulations
Delegates who successfully complete the course will be awarded a Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS/PILS certificate valid for 1 year.
Learning Outcomes
Our recertification course has been designed to reinforce the original learnings of the ILS/PILS course.
During the ILS course, you will develop the skills to:
- recognise and treat the deteriorating patient using the ABCDE approach;
- identify the causes and promote the prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest;
- undertake the skills of quality CPR and defibrillation (manual and/or AED) and simple airway manoeuvres;
- utilise non-technical skills to facilitate initial leadership and effective team membership.
The PILS course teaches the knowledge and skills to:
- understand the structured ABCDE approach that facilitates rapid recognition of seriously ill children;
- provide appropriate initial treatment interventions to prevent cardiorespiratory arrest;
- treat children in respiratory or cardiorespiratory arrest until the arrival of a resuscitation team or more experienced assistance;
- become an effective team member who can respond appropriately in an emergency.
Course Length:
At Least 4 contact hours
Course Assessment:
Assessment is continuous
Certification
Valid for 1 year upon successful completion
Course Structure & Programme
Both the ILS and PILS courses are delivered via interactive lectures, workshops and practical simulations to update your knowledge and skills gained from your initial course.
For further course information, please follow the link below to RCUK website
Frequently Asked Questions
Anyone with a valid ILS or PILS certificate (or within one year of expiry) from an RCUK-approved provider.
To maintain certification, you will need to complete the full ILS or PILS course again.
The course lasts a minimum of 4 contact hours, usually delivered in a half-day format.
Yes. You will be awarded a Resuscitation Council UK certificate, valid for 1 year, upon successful completion of the course.
ILS focuses on adult emergency care, while PILS is specific to paediatric emergencies. Both courses follow the same structure but differ in clinical focus and scenarios.
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