Dental Immediate Life Support (ILS) Level 3 (VTQ) Course
Develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to respond effectively to medical emergencies in dental practice.
The Dental Immediate Life Support (ILS) Level 3 (VTQ) Course from SceneMedics is designed to equip dental professionals with essential emergency response and resuscitation skills. Covering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) use, airway management and patient assessment, this training helps dental teams prepare for potentially life-threatening situations.
Based on UK Resuscitation Council and European Resuscitation Council principles, the course supports safer patient care and provides 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Course Overview
Medical emergencies can happen unexpectedly in dental practices, making effective preparation essential for patient safety.
Our Dental ILS Level 3 training focuses on recognising deteriorating patients, delivering appropriate life-saving interventions and responding to cardiac emergencies until further medical assistance arrives.
With an emphasis on practical knowledge, structured patient assessment and effective teamwork, this course is suitable for dental professionals looking to develop or refresh their emergency response skills.
What You Will Learn
Throughout the Dental Immediate Life Support course, participants will develop knowledge and skills in the following areas:
- Principles of Life Support: Understand the importance of early recognition, intervention and effective emergency response.
- ABCDE Patient Assessment: Learn how to assess Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability and Exposure to identify potentially life-threatening conditions.
- Monitoring Vital Signs: Understand how to assess pulse rate, blood pressure, body temperature and other relevant clinical observations.
- Pulse Oximetry: Learn how to use pulse oximeters and interpret oxygen saturation readings.
- Recognising Hypoxia: Identify signs of inadequate oxygen levels and understand appropriate emergency responses.
- Cardiac Emergencies: Recognise the symptoms of angina, myocardial infarction and cardiac arrest.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Develop the skills required to recognise cardiac arrest and deliver effective CPR.
- Basic Airway Management: Understand techniques for opening, maintaining and supporting a patient’s airway.
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Use: Learn how to operate an AED safely and incorporate defibrillation into resuscitation.
- Emergency Teamwork: Improve communication, coordination and decision-making when responding to medical emergencies.
Who Is This Course Suitable For?
This Dental Immediate Life Support Level 3 course is suitable for professionals working within dental healthcare environments, including:
- Dentists
- Dental nurses
- Dental hygienists
- Dental therapists
- Other dental healthcare professionals
It is particularly beneficial for dental teams seeking to strengthen emergency preparedness and maintain relevant professional development.
Practical and Flexible Learning
SceneMedics focuses on making emergency training relevant, accessible and engaging.
The Dental ILS course is available through online learning, allowing participants to study at their own pace with access to on-demand training videos and supporting learning materials.
An instructor-led practical skills session may also be arranged where available, enabling participants to reinforce their knowledge through supervised exercises and practical emergency response training.
Assessment and Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive certification recognising their training in Dental Immediate Life Support.
Course details:
- Course: Dental Immediate Life Support (ILS) Level 3 (VTQ)
- Duration: Approximately 6 hours of learning
- CPD: 6 hours
- GDC Development Outcome: C
- Learning Options: Online training, with practical skills sessions available where arranged
- Certification: Certificate issued following successful completion
Why Choose SceneMedics?
At SceneMedics, we are committed to helping dental professionals develop the skills and confidence needed to respond to medical emergencies.
Our Dental ILS training provides structured, relevant learning that supports professional development and promotes safer patient care.
Whether you are completing training individually or arranging professional development for your dental practice, SceneMedics can help you prepare for emergencies with greater confidence.
Book Your Dental ILS Course
Be prepared to respond when every second counts.
Develop your life-saving knowledge and emergency response skills with SceneMedics’ Dental Immediate Life Support (ILS) Level 3 (VTQ) training.
Enquire today about course availability, online learning and practical training options.
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