eILS Immediate Life Support
ILS was launched in 2002 as there was a demand from healthcare professionals to know the skills needed to respond in an emergency. It is now the most popular Resuscitation Council UK course, and around 100,000 people are trained in ILS every year.
ILS certification is recognised across the UK, the EU and Australia.
During the 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 (AED) and simple airway manoeuvres
- utilise non-technical skills to facilitate team leadership and effective team membership.
Course structure and programme
This is a one-day course and will take place at the Whittington Education Centre.
The Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) use evidence-based guidelines and cutting-edge research to create courses. Courses are then delivered by members of our dedicated and highly skilled Instructor team.
Pre-Course Preparation
Before the course, you will be registered on the RCUK’s Learning Management System (LMS). Here, you can access pre-course course modules that will prepare you for your face-to-face session, and you may be asked to complete a pre-course multiple choice question (MCQ) paper.
You will receive your course manual at least two weeks before the course. Candidates are expected to read the manual in preparation for the course.
Assessment and Certification
Assessment is continuous throughout the course.
Successful Candidates receive a Resuscitation Council UK ILS provider certificate, which is valid for one year.
This course is recognised as continuing professional development (CPD) by the Medical, Dental and Nursing Royal Colleges and Health Care Professional Council. Please contact your registering body for further information.
Course Dates 2025
Booking via Practice Development Nurse/ Ward
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Last updated14 Jul 2025