RC(UK) e-ILS Course

Frequently Asked Questions

• Eligibility

  The e-ILS course is suitable for doctors, medical students, nurses, nursing students, midwives, paramedics and student paramedics, physiotherapists, dentistry professionals and other health and care professionals. It may also be suitable for fire service technicians, police personnel and prison officers. 

• Course Structure

  The RC(UK) e-ILS course blends a half-day of e-learning with a half-day of face-to-face practical learning.  The e-learning and pre-course MCQ can be completed at your own pace ahead of the course, and must be completed prior to attending the face-to-face training.

  All information on how to access the e-learning will be included in the pre-course joining instructions.

  The face-to-face session focusses on skill stations and cardiac arrest simulations. 
  

• Pre-Course Preparation

  You will receive a full pre-course information email, along with a copy of the RCUK Immediate Life Support manual at least 2 weeks ahead of the course date. Candidates are expected to have read the manual in full prior to attending.

• Course Content

  During the course, you will develop the skills to:

  • identify the causes and promote the prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest;
  • recognise and treat the deteriorating patient using the ABCDE approach;
  • undertake the skills of quality CPR and defibrillation (manual and /or AED) and simple airway manoeuvres;
  • utilise non-technical skills to facilitate team leadership and effective team membership.
• 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.