Healthcare life support and annual CPD
Practical, instructor-led life support training for clinical and patient-facing staff, with Level 2 BLS and Level 3 ILS options for individuals and healthcare teams.
Your employer’s training matrix, professional role and expected clinical response should determine whether you require BLS or ILS.
Level 2 (VTQ)
For healthcare personnel who need annual practical training in core resuscitation skills for adults, children and infants.
Level 3 (VTQ)
For professionals expected to assess deterioration, initiate treatment and contribute effectively to a structured resuscitation response.
Courses are designed for people working in clinical, care, community and other patient-facing healthcare environments.
Attend a scheduled course in Bathgate or arrange practical training for a healthcare team at your workplace.
Choose an available Healthcare BLS or ILS course and book a place directly. Scheduled courses are normally delivered at our Bathgate training venue.
Compare BLS and ILSTrain colleagues together in their working environment. Healthcare BLS and ILS group training is available across Scotland for up to 12 learners per instructor.
Useful guidance before choosing a Healthcare BLS or ILS course.
BLS concentrates on immediate recognition, CPR, AED use, choking and essential life-support skills. ILS builds on these foundations with ABCDE assessment, airway management, the deteriorating patient, teamworking and a broader structured resuscitation response.
The courses provide certified professional development and are aligned with the Skills for Health UK Core Skills Training Framework and current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidance. Your employer or professional body should confirm the level and frequency required for your role.
The Healthcare BLS course covers core adult, child and infant life-support skills, including healthcare-specific variations. Check the individual ILS product details or contact us if your role requires a particular adult or paediatric pathway.
Many healthcare employers require life-support training to be refreshed annually. Always follow your organisation’s training matrix, risk assessment and professional requirements.
Yes. On-site Healthcare BLS and ILS group training is available across Scotland, subject to suitable space and equipment arrangements. Both group-booking options are shown on this page.
Choose the appropriate course above, browse the products shown below, or ask for guidance if you are unsure which level matches your role.
