CSTF - Adult Immediate Life Support -Level 3 Online

Immediate Life Support - Level 3 Online Training

Develop the knowledge, confidence, and emergency response skills needed to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients and adult cardiac arrest situations within healthcare settings.

This CSTF Adult Immediate Life Support Level 3 Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals who may be required to respond to emergency situations, participate in resuscitation attempts, and support post-resuscitation care in line with UK Resuscitation Council guidance and the Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF).

The course provides essential knowledge on adult immediate life support, airway management, CPR, AED use, team coordination, emergency response procedures, and post-resuscitation care.

Online Adult Immediate Life Support Level 3 Training for Healthcare Staff

This online CSTF Adult Immediate Life Support Level 3 course helps healthcare professionals understand how to identify deteriorating patients, initiate emergency interventions, and work effectively within a resuscitation team.

Learners will develop understanding of the ABCDE approach, airway management, emergency escalation, CPR techniques, AED operation, and post-resuscitation responsibilities.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Registered Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Doctors
• Paramedics
• Clinical Support Workers
• Emergency Department Staff
• Mental Health Nurses
• Community Nurses
• Care Home Nurses
• Domiciliary Care Staff
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Any healthcare professional requiring CSTF Immediate Life Support Level 3 training

Course Duration

• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced online training
• Accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile
• 1 CPD point awarded
• Certificate issued on successful completion
• 6 months access from the date of purchase

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to recognise deteriorating patients, respond to cardiorespiratory arrest situations, provide immediate life support interventions, and participate effectively within emergency response teams.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Recognise the seriously ill adult patient
• Apply the ABCDE assessment approach
• Recognise cardiorespiratory arrest
• Initiate CPR safely and effectively
• Understand airway management techniques
• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) appropriately
• Escalate emergency situations using local protocols
• Participate effectively within a resuscitation team
• Provide initial post-resuscitation care
• Understand legal and ethical responsibilities during emergency situations

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Adult Immediate Life Support

Develop understanding of adult immediate life support and its role within healthcare emergencies.

Topics include:

• Importance of immediate life support
• Emergency response principles
• Adult cardiac arrest awareness
• Role of healthcare professionals during emergencies
• CSTF and Resuscitation Council guidance

Module 2: Basic Life Support Techniques

Learn the correct techniques used during adult basic life support.

Topics include:

• Chest compressions
• Rescue breaths
• CPR sequence
• Compression depth and rate
• Safe resuscitation practice

Module 3: Recognition of Cardiac Arrest

Understand how to identify cardiac arrest quickly and safely.

Topics include:

• Signs of cardiorespiratory arrest
• Unresponsiveness
• Abnormal breathing
• Early intervention principles
• Emergency escalation procedures

Module 4: Chain of Survival

Learn the key stages involved in improving survival outcomes during cardiac emergencies.

Topics include:

• Early recognition
• Early CPR
• Early defibrillation
• Advanced life support
• Post-resuscitation care

Module 5: Airway Management

Develop understanding of airway assessment and airway management techniques.

Topics include:

• Airway assessment
• Head tilt and chin lift
• Jaw thrust technique
• Maintaining airway patency
• Safe airway support

Module 6: Breathing and Circulation Assessment

Learn how to assess breathing and circulation during emergencies.

Topics include:

• Breathing assessment
• Ventilation support
• Circulation assessment
• Effective chest compressions
• Recognising clinical deterioration

Module 7: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Understand the correct sequence and delivery of CPR.

Topics include:

• Adult CPR procedures
• Compression techniques
• Rescue ventilation
• Team-based resuscitation
• Safe practice standards

Module 8: Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Learn how to use AEDs safely and effectively.

Topics include:

• AED operation
• Pad placement
• Following voice prompts
• Delivering shocks safely
• AED safety considerations

Module 9: Cardiac Arrest Scenarios

Apply learning through emergency case studies and simulated situations.

Topics include:

• Emergency response scenarios
• Team coordination
• Clinical decision-making
• Escalation procedures
• Managing deteriorating patients

Module 10: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Understand professional and legal responsibilities during emergency care.

Topics include:

• Consent during emergencies
• Confidentiality
• Documentation requirements
• Duty of care
• Resuscitation policies

Module 11: Post-Resuscitation Care

Learn the principles of safe patient care following resuscitation attempts.

Topics include:

• Monitoring vital signs
• Handover procedures
• Patient stabilisation
• Escalation to specialist teams
• Continuing patient support

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course learners will be able to:

• Recognise the seriously ill adult and initiate appropriate interventions
• Apply the ABCDE assessment approach safely and effectively
• Manage and coordinate roles within emergency response situations
• Participate as part of a resuscitation team
• Provide initial post-resuscitation care
• Recognise cardiorespiratory arrest
• Summon emergency assistance using local procedures
• Initiate CPR using effective chest compressions
• Locate and operate an AED safely
• Understand national resuscitation guidelines and local policies
• Recognise and respond to deteriorating patients
• Manage choking and use the recovery position appropriately
• Maintain effective chest compressions and ventilations
• Understand individual responsibilities during emergency situations
• Record and report emergency events accurately
• Understand the importance of working within personal competence and training limits
• Apply local Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) policies appropriately

Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to demonstrate understanding of adult immediate life support, emergency response procedures, CPR, AED use, airway management, and post-resuscitation care.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a CSTF Adult Immediate Life Support Level 3 Online Training certificate.

CPD Information

• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) revalidation requirements
• Aligned with Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF) guidance

Nursing CPD Requirements

Nurses are required to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD during their three-year revalidation period.

Of these 35 hours:

• At least 20 hours must include participatory learning
• CPD activities should support safe and effective practice
• Learning should remain relevant to the learner’s professional role

UK Guidance and Standards

This course aligns with current UK healthcare guidance including:

• Resuscitation Council UK guidelines
• Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF)
• NHS resuscitation standards
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards
• Local resuscitation and emergency response policies

Why Choose This Course?

• Designed for healthcare professionals working in clinical environments
• Flexible online learning available 24/7
• Supports CSTF and mandatory training compliance
• Improves emergency response confidence and knowledge
• Covers CPR, AED use, airway management, and team coordination
• Instant downloadable certificate upon completion
• Suitable for NHS and private healthcare staff

Additional Information

If you need more information about this course, please contact Train Healthcare directly:

Telephone: 0208 3266 704
Email: contact@trainhealthcare.com

Website: https://www.trainhealthcare.com

Please note that refunds are not available for online training purchases.

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Build your confidence in recognising deteriorating patients, responding to emergencies, and supporting resuscitation procedures with CSTF Adult Immediate Life Support Level 3 Online Training today.