PILS is the paediatric counterpart to ILS for teams who look after infants and children in clinical environments.
Children’s wards, paediatric clinics, and some specialist dental or community services book PILS to meet role and governance requirements.
What is Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)?
Immediate life support focused on paediatric assessment, arrest management and team skills for younger patients.
Typical duration: Typically one day (provider-specific)
Certificate life: Often annual renewal - confirm locally
Who usually needs this training?
- Paediatric nurses and doctors in training pathways that specify PILS
- Children’s community nursing teams
- Mixed services needing paediatric ILS-level competence
Your options when arranging PILS training
Booking approaches:
- Closed PILS for a paediatric department
- Shared courses across a provider group
- Recertification cohorts
What to look for in a PILS trainer or training company
- Paediatric clinical instructor experience
- Correct paediatric training equipment
- Recognised PILS award documentation
Say whether you need initial PILS or recertification when you post on FlexMed.
Authoritative guidance
Check primary sources before you buy - FlexMed helps you hire trainers, but course requirements come from regulators, statutory frameworks and professional bodies:
How FlexMed helps you find the right trainer
FlexMed is a UK marketplace that connects organisations with freelance trainers and training companies. Instead of cold-calling providers or waiting on generic quote forms, you can post what you need once and compare responses from people who already deliver PILS.
- Create a free organisation account - register as a client organisation if you need training delivered for your staff, or as a training company if you need freelance trainer cover for a course you already run.
- Post a clear request or job - include the course type (Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)), date(s), postcode area, headcount, venue type, and whether you need equipment supplied.
- Review profiles and credentials - check bios, verification documents, equipment flags, and ratings before you award.
- Compare quotes and message - ask about awarding organisation, assessment method, blended learning options, and what is included in the price.
Trainers and providers looking for work can also browse open jobs on FlexMed.
Practical tips before you book
- Complete a first-aid / training needs assessment so you book the right level - not just the cheapest day course. The HSE first aid needs assessment guidance is the usual starting point for workplaces.
- Confirm whether you need regulated qualifications, in-date certificates, or specific awarding bodies for your sector.
- Share access details, parking, and any learner needs early so the session runs smoothly.
- Ask who issues the certificates and how quickly learners receive them after assessment.
Find PILS instructors through FlexMed when your paediatric emergency training is due.