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ILS Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF)

Out-of-Hospital Adult ILS | FREC Annual Refresher | Swansea & South Wales

Sharpen Your Life-Saving Skills

The Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF) is a regulated 1-day course designed to equip frontline responders with critical life-saving skills. It replaces the withdrawn Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Immediate Life Support (RQF) and is now the recommended annual refresher for those holding FREC 3 or FREC 4 qualifications.

This practical course focuses on rapid recognition, structured assessment, and immediate interventions in adult life-threatening emergencies, delivered by HCPC-registered paramedics and prehospital care educators.

 

Course Details

  • Qualification: Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF)
  • Duration: 1 day (in-person, practical training)
  • Location: Swansea & South Wales venues
  • Delivery: Instructor-led, hands-on clinical skills development
  • Cost: £150.00 (includes registration, certification & course materials)
  • Validity: 12 months (recommended annual refresher for FREC pathway learners)
  • Awarding Body: Qualsafe Awards
  • Framework: Aligned with PHEM Skills Framework – Descriptor Level E
 

Entry Requirements

To enrol on this ILS course, learners must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Hold a valid FREC 4 (RQF) or an equivalent clinical qualification
  • Be physically able to perform resuscitation and airway management skills
  • Be comfortable participating in simulated emergency scenarios

 

What You’ll Learn

This intensive ILS course includes:

  • Recognition and structured response to life-threatening emergencies
  • Assessment and management of the unresponsive adult patient
  • High-quality adult CPR and AED use
  • Basic airway management and suction
  • Use of OPA, NPA, iGels and Laryngoscope 
  • Post-ROSC care and oxygen administration
  • Team-based approaches to emergency response
  • Clinical communication and situational awareness
  • Structured ILS algorithm (ABCDE model)

Why TRain With Us?

  • Delivered by experienced HCPC paramedics
  • Designed for out-of-hospital responders
  • Meets FREC refresher expectations
  • Based in Swansea and across South Wales
  • Ideal for individuals and teams (event medics, security, ambulance support)

 

Assessment & Certification

  • 1 x Theory assessment (Multiple Choice Question Paper – 30 minutes, pass mark 14/20)
  • 2 x Practical assessments (ILS scenario and patient management)
  • 1 x Skills test (Airway and ventilatory support)
 

 

 

Paramedic-led — Our instructors work actively in prehospital care, bringing real-world knowledge into every session.

Realistic Simulation — We focus on realistic, scenario-based training to build true competence.

Small Class Sizes — More one-on-one time with trainers, ensuring a supportive learning environment.

Build Real-World Skills With MSW Events Training Centre

Flexible Delivery — Train at our South Wales centre or arrange on-site training at your location.

Career-Focused Courses — Build skills recognised across healthcare, security, outdoor industries, and emergency services.

Pathway to Paramedic Practice — Start your journey with our FREC 3 and FREC 4 qualifications.

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