Qualsafe Level 4 Award
Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF)
Develop Your Confidence In Managing Life-Threatening Emergencies in the Pre-Hospital Environment
The Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out-Of-Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF) is designed for Healthcare Professionals and Emergency Care Providers who have responsibility for providing emergency and urgent care in an Out-Of-Hospital environment.
Delivered as a one-day course at the APLUS Medical Services & Training facility in Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The course combines theory, practical skills and realistic scenario-based training to develop the knowledge and skills required to recognise deterioration, manage cardiac arrest and provide immediate life support.
The qualification focuses on patient assessment, recognition of deterioration, resuscitation, airway and ventilatory support, clinical decision-making, and effective teamwork in the pre-hospital environment.
This course is open to learners who already hold a Qualsafe Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4), or a recognised clinical equivalent such as a registered Nurse, Paramedic, or Allied Healthcare Professional
What You'll Learn
ADULT IMMEDIATE LIFE SUPPORT
- Recognition of cardiac arrest
- Adult resuscitation
- Defibrilation and AED use
- Management of cardiac arrest
AIRWAY, BREATHING & VENTILATORY SUPPORT
- Airway assessment and management
- Airway adjuncts
- Ventilatory support
- Oxygen therapy
PATIENT ASSESSMENT & MANAGEMENT
- Recognition of patient deterioration
- Structured patient assessment
- Developing a working diagnosis
- Management of the deteriorating patient
TEAMWORKING & POST-RESUSCITATION CARE
- Effective teamworking during resuscitation
- Communication and clinical handover
- Recognition and management following ROSC
- Post-incident procedures
Training Aligned with Current Clinical Guidance
At APLUS, we deliver OOH AILS training in line with the latest Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) Guidelines and current JRCALC Clinical Guidance, ensuring our training reflects current UK resuscitation and pre-hospital practice.
Course Information
Duration: 1 Day
Maximum Learners: 6 per course
Assessment Process:
Learners will gain hands-on experience in high-quality CPR, safe defibrillation using an AED, airway management, recognition and treatment of the deteriorating patient, and effective team communication during emergency situations.
Certification
Qualsafe Certificate
- E-Certificate issued following successful completion and submission of results
1-Year Validity
- Qualification valid for 1 year from the date of achievement
Keeping Your Skills Current
- Annual BLS training and ongoing CPD recommended
