To be have the theoretical understanding to provide Immediate Life Support

• Understand what a cardiac arrest is 
• Be aware of the Chain of Survival 
• Apply the ABCDE approach in Immediate Life Support 
• Understand and implement the Advanced Life Support Algorithm  
• Recognise ways to treat common underlying causes of cardiac arrest 
• Recognise the different forms of cardiac arrest, and how to deal with them
• Understand the roles involved in resuscitation teams 
• Recognise the key skills needed to provide effective ILS 
• Be aware of the necessity of accurate record-keeping and documentation 
• Recognise key tips to document effectively  
• Know the key legislation surrounding ILS