Basic Life Support (BLS)
Covers core life-saving skills including CPR, AED use, choking, recovery position, and managing an unconscious casualty. Suitable for care staff, healthcare workers, and workplace first aiders.
Immediate Life Support (ILS) & Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
When a medical emergency happens, the first few minutes are critical. Our BLS and ILS training gives staff the knowledge, skills, and confidence to respond quickly, manage emergencies, and potentially save lives.
Courses We Offer
At The BTR Hub, we deliver professional BLS and ILS training for healthcare professionals, care staff, and workplace first responders. Our courses are practical, engaging, and aligned with current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Basic Life Support & AED
Immediate Life Support (ILS)
CPR & AED Training
Annual Refresher Training
Paediatric BLS
Healthcare BLS
First Responder Training
What is the Difference Between BLS and ILS?
Immediate Life Support (ILS)
A more advanced course designed for healthcare professionals and those who may be first on scene in a medical emergency. Includes airway management, oxygen therapy, AED use, team response, and managing cardiac arrest scenarios.
Who Are These Courses For?
Care homes
Ambulance services
Healthcare providers
GP practices
Dental practices
Hospitals
Security staff
Workplace first aiders
Sports and fitness staff
Schools and nurseries
What Learners Will Cover
Depending on the course level, training may include:
Adult CPR
Child and infant CPR
AED use
Recovery position
Choking
Unconscious patient management
Airway management
Use of oxygen
Managing cardiac arrest
Team emergency response
Communication during emergencies
Scenario-based training
Our training is practical and scenario-based to build real confidence.
Classroom or On-Site Training
At Our Training Centre
Attend courses at our fully equipped training facility.
At Your Workplace
We come to you — convenient and cost-effective for teams.
Group Bookings
Tailored sessions for organisations of all sizes.
Annual Refresher Training
Stay compliant with scheduled yearly refreshers.
Why Choose The BTR Hub?
We don’t just teach courses — we help organisations prepare for real-life emergencies.
Healthcare & Care Sector Specialists
Scenario-Based Training
Delivered by Experienced Trainers
Compliant with Resuscitation Guidelines
Part of a Wider Compliance & Training Solution
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our services.
Yes. We offer courses for both individuals and organisations.
Yes. Most healthcare organisations, care homes, and CQC-registered services require staff to complete annual BLS training.
Yes. We can deliver training at your workplace, at our training centre, or for groups and organisations. On-site training is often the most cost-effective option for teams.
Yes. Certificates are issued after successful completion of the course.
Most BLS and ILS certificates are valid for 1 year, and annual refresher training is recommended to keep skills up to date and remain compliant.
We can usually arrange training within 1–2 weeks, sometimes sooner depending on availability and location.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is training that teaches life-saving skills such as CPR, using an AED, helping someone who is choking, and managing an unconscious casualty. It is commonly required for healthcare staff, care workers, and workplace first aiders.
Immediate Life Support (ILS) is a more advanced course designed for healthcare professionals and those who may be first on scene at a medical emergency. It includes airway management, oxygen therapy, AED use, and team-based response to cardiac arrest.
BLS covers core life-saving skills and is suitable for care staff, healthcare workers, and workplace first aiders. ILS is more advanced and designed for healthcare professionals and first responders, covering airway management, oxygen therapy, and team-based cardiac arrest response.
Training includes practical, hands-on scenarios such as CPR on adult, child, and infant manikins, AED use, recovery position, choking scenarios, airway management (ILS), oxygen use (ILS), and emergency scenario training.
ILS is typically suitable for ambulance staff, nurses, doctors, dental professionals, healthcare professionals, first responders, and team leaders in care environments.
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