BM Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF) Level 4
Adult Immediate Life Support (OOH AILS) – Level 4 (RQF)
Our Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those providing emergency care in prehospital and high-risk environments. This specialist course develops the knowledge, clinical reasoning and practical skills required to manage adult cardiac arrest and life-threatening medical emergencies safely and effectively.
Aligned with guidance from the Resuscitation Council (UK) and current national prehospital standards, the qualification equips learners to recognise deterioration, initiate advanced life support interventions and coordinate resuscitation efforts within out-of-hospital settings.
Through practical, scenario-based training, candidates develop competence in high-quality CPR, safe AED use and airway management. In addition, the course strengthens team leadership as well as structured communication during emergency incidents. The course reinforces decision-making, patient safety and effective post-resuscitation management.
This qualification is suitable for healthcare professionals, ambulance personnel, event medical providers and emergency responders who require competency in adult immediate life support within their scope of practice.
We are an approved Qualsafe training provider, delivering compliant and respected pre-hospital emergency care training in Kent since 2016.
What You Will Learn
This Qualsafe Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support, Level 4 (RQF) aligns with nationally recognised clinical guidance, including the Resuscitation Council (UK), and forms part of the Qualsafe prehospital care pathway. As a regulated Level 4 qualification, it develops the advanced knowledge and practical competence required to manage adult cardiac arrest and life-threatening emergencies in out-of-hospital settings.
Key topics include:
- Recognition of the deteriorating adult patient in prehospital environments
- High-quality adult CPR in line with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
- Safe and effective use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Airway management techniques appropriate to out-of-hospital care
- Management of adult cardiac arrest including shockable and non-shockable rhythms
- Team leadership and communication during resuscitation attempts
- Post-resuscitation care and patient handover procedures
- Clinical decision-making and safe practice within scope of role
Course Structure
- 1-day intensive classroom training delivered in Kent (Guided Learning Hours: 7 | Total Qualification Time: 10)
- Focused practical instruction in adult immediate life support within out-of-hospital environments
- High-quality adult CPR and AED use in line with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
- Airway management techniques appropriate to prehospital care settings
- Structured team-based cardiac arrest scenarios to develop leadership and communication skills
- Ongoing formative assessment with practical competency evaluation throughout the course
- Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support – Level 4 (RQF), qualification valid for 1 year
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Who Should Attend?
This nationally recognised Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support – Level 4 (RQF) is designed for individuals who have responsibility for providing advanced life support interventions to adult patients in prehospital and high-risk environments.
- Ambulance personnel and emergency care assistants
- Event medical providers and private ambulance clinicians
- Registered healthcare professionals working in urgent or primary care
- Community First Responders progressing to advanced life support roles
- Fire, police and specialist emergency service personnel
- Military or high-risk response teams requiring adult resuscitation competency
Learners must be at least 18 years old and hold First Aid at Work (RQF) or a recognised equivalent prior to enrolment.
Progression Opportunities
After completing the Qualsafe Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support (RQF), learners can progress to further regulated prehospital care and advanced emergency response qualifications to expand clinical competence and scope of practice.
- Level 3 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3)
- Level 4 Certificate in First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4)
- Level 4 Award in Out of Hospital Paediatric Immediate Life Support
- Level 3 Award in Safe Administration of Lifesaving Medication (SALM)
- Advanced prehospital and specialist ambulance qualifications
Our team can advise on the most appropriate training pathway based on your experience and career progression goals.
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What is the First Aid at Work Course?
The First Aid at Work (RQF) Level 3 is a nationally recognised 3-day qualification. It is designed for workplaces that require comprehensive first aid provision under the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
This qualification must be completed prior to the Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support Level 4 (RQF) course start date.
The course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to manage workplace injuries and medical emergencies. This includes CPR, AED use, bleeding control, fractures and sudden illness.
It is suitable for appointed workplace first aiders in medium and high-risk environments. The qualification is valid for 3 years.
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What is the Out of Hospital Paediatric Immediate Life Support Course?
The Out of Hospital Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) course is designed for healthcare professionals who may be required to manage paediatric emergencies in prehospital or community settings.
This specialist training develops the knowledge and practical skills required to assess, resuscitate and stabilise infants and children during life-threatening emergencies. Topics include paediatric airway management, ventilation techniques, safe oxygen use, defibrillation, recognition of deterioration and team-based emergency response.
The course aligns with nationally recognised resuscitation guidance and supports safe practice within clinical governance arrangements.
It is suitable for paramedics, ambulance clinicians, community healthcare professionals, event medical teams and others involved in paediatric care outside hospital environments.
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The Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support - Level 4 (RQF) equips you to manage adult cardiac arrest and life-threatening emergencies confidently in prehospital environments.
Step Into Adult Immediate Life Support Training With Confidence
Whether you’re working in prehospital care, event medical provision, emergency services or high-risk environments, our Adult Immediate Life Support Course in Kent provides the advanced clinical knowledge and practical skills required to manage adult cardiac arrest and life-threatening emergencies. The Out of Hospital Adult Immediate Life Support – Level 4 (RQF) delivers a nationally recognised qualification aligned with Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines and current prehospital care standards.
Train in small groups in Kent, led by experienced ambulance professionals who understand the realities of cardiac arrest management in out-of-hospital settings. Practical, scenario-based learning ensures you gain the confidence to deliver high-quality CPR, safe AED use, airway management and effective team leadership within clinical governance frameworks.
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