Immediate Life Support (ILS) Training & Medical Emergencies for Dental Teams

Our Immediate Life Support (ILS) Course is specifically designed for dental professionals involved in sedation or managing patients with complex medical needs.

This comprehensive training equips you with advanced lifesaving skills beyond Basic Life Support, meeting the highest standards set by the Resuscitation Council UK, GDC, and CQC.

‍Course Duration: 6 Hours (Full Day) (Annual Refresher)

‍Who Should Attend?

Recommended annually for all clinical staff as per Resuscitation Council UK and GDC guidelines.
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- Dentists providing conscious sedation (IV, oral, inhalation)
- Sedation-trained dental nurses and therapists
- Dental team members responsible for managing deteriorating patients
- Any clinician requiring advanced emergency life support skills

Course Content:

This practical course builds on Basic Life Support (Adult & Paediatric) to also include:

Recognition of the deteriorating patient — early warning signs and assessment
‍Advanced airway management — bag-valve-mask ventilation, airway adjuncts
‍Cardiac rhythm recognition and management of arrhythmias
‍Safe and effective use of emergency drugs
Team-based emergency response and communication
Case study/scenario-based training covering real-life dental sedation emergencies

‍Managing Common Medical Emergencies in Dentistry

- Anaphylaxis & adrenaline auto-injector use
- Asthma attacks
- Hypoglycaemia
- Epileptic seizures
- Syncope (fainting)
- Cardiac arrest
- Angina & myocardial infarction
- Stroke & FAST assessment

Emergency Preparedness for Dental Settings

- Roles & responsibilities of team members
- Calling for help (999 vs emergency transfer)
- Emergency equipment familiarisation

‍Assessment & Certification:
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Continuous practical assessment by the instructor
On successful completion, participants will receive:
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- Immediate Life Support & Medical Emergencies in the Dental Setting Certificate
(Valid for 1 year, meeting professional CPD requirements)

Note: We have condensed our Immediate Life Support and Medical Emergencies training to be suitable for experienced healthcare professionals’ CPD, and those that surround them. You will receive a CPD-certified certificate on completion, however if you require an accredited certificate - courses will be slightly longer than one day to meet the awarding bodies qualification requirements. Please contact our team to discuss if you require specifically accredited certificates.

‍Why do this course?
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Certificate & course aligns with:
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Resuscitation Council UK guidelines: recommends annual ILS updates
GDC CPD guidance: expects regular CPD on medical emergencies
CQC: expects all staff to be competent and current in emergency care
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Additional Information:

‍✔ Delivered by experienced resuscitation instructors
‍✔ Small group sizes to maximise hands-on practice
‍✔ Use of advanced manikins and simulation equipment
‍✔ Comprehensive course manual
‍✔ Assessment throughout to ensure competence

By the end of the course, participants will have the confidence and ability to respond effectively to first aid situations, helping to create a safer workplace.

What to expect on the day?‍

Arrival

General introductions, get to know your trainer for the day

Course Content

8 hours (full day) of training on your site

Engaging Training

Plenty of real-life examples to work through

A Nationally Recognised CPD Certificate

You will receive an CPD accredited certificate on completion

How to book
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You can book in a time that is suitable for your team by clicking the 'book now' button on this page.
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If you need any assistance, there isn't a suitable date or if you have any questions feel free to contact our team on 020 8050 8860.