Basic Life Support (BLS) & Immediate Life Support (ILS) Courses

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Our Basic Life Support (BLS) and Immediate Life Support (ILS) courses help professionals maintain their continuous professional development (CPD) and meet essential compliance requirements. Many regulated professions – including dentistry, healthcare, and care services – require annual life support training to maintain professional registration and ensure patient safety.This may be a condition of membership to a professional body such as the General Dental Council (GDC) or a requirement of the Skills for Health UK Core Skills Training Framework (UK-CSTF).

In this category, you’ll find specialist life support courses tailored for dental teams, healthcare practitioners, and other patient-facing roles. Whether you need a BLS refresher or advanced ILS training, all courses follow Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and are delivered by expert instructors to give you confidence, competence, and compliance.

Training Options in This Category

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Covers CPR for adults and children
Use of an AED and simple airway management
Designed for all patient-facing staff
Meets annual CPD requirements

Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Includes all BLS content plus advanced patient assessment
Covers the ABCDE approach, medical emergencies, and team leadership
Ideal for dental and healthcare professionals requiring higher-level life support skills

Why Choose Our BLS & ILS Courses?

GDC and UK-CSTF compliant
Certified by ProTrainings
Follows Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
Delivered by qualified, experienced instructors
Available across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness, Bathgate, and Livingston

Frequently Asked Questions – BLS & ILS Training

1. What is the difference between BLS and ILS?
Basic Life Support (BLS) teaches core skills like CPR, AED use, and simple airway management. Immediate Life Support (ILS) includes these plus advanced techniques for recognising and managing deteriorating patients, using the ABCDE approach, and working effectively in a resuscitation team.

2. Who needs BLS or ILS training?
These courses are essential for healthcare professionals, dental teams, and care workers. They may be required annually by the GDC or under the UK-CSTF.

3. How often should I renew my BLS or ILS certificate?
Most professional bodies recommend renewal every 12 months to stay current with Resuscitation Council (UK) best practice.

4. Are your courses compliant with UK standards?
Yes – they follow Resuscitation Council (UK) guidance, are delivered by qualified trainers, and meet GDC Development Outcome C and UK-CSTF standards.

5. Do you offer training across Scotland?
Yes – courses are available in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Stirling, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness, Bathgate, and Livingston, with on-site options for organisations.

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