SEPSIS Awareness

£6.00

Course Description

The Sepsis Awareness Online Training module provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and manage sepsis effectively. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that requires rapid recognition and intervention to improve patient outcomes. This course highlights the clinical significance, early warning signs, management strategies, and national guidelines surrounding sepsis care.

Course Summary

This 1-hour training introduces learners to the definition, pathophysiology, and progression of sepsis, with a strong focus on early recognition and evidence-based management. Case studies and interactive scenarios are included to consolidate learning and apply knowledge to real-life practice. On completion, you will receive a certificate of completion and gain 1 CPD point. Learners have 6 months from the date of purchase to complete this training.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

Nurses and midwives

Doctors and medical students

Paramedics and first responders

Healthcare assistants and support workers

Allied health professionals involved in acute or critical care

Safeguarding and patient safety officers

Course Contents

Introduction to Sepsis

Definition and clinical significance

Epidemiology and prevalence in the UK

Impact on patient outcomes

Pathophysiology

Mechanisms and progression of sepsis

Sepsis cascade and immune response

Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)

Early Identification and Assessment

Recognising signs and symptoms

Screening tools (e.g., NEWS2)

Importance of prompt escalation

Sepsis Management

Immediate interventions (oxygen, fluids, antibiotics)

Goal-directed therapy and monitoring

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication and Documentation

Discussing sepsis with patients, families, and colleagues

Accurate and timely record-keeping

National Guidelines and Protocols

NICE guidance and Sepsis Trust recommendations

Sepsis care bundles and protocols

Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Impact of sepsis on safety and outcomes

Strategies for improving sepsis management

Case Studies and Interactive Scenarios

Course Outcomes

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

Define sepsis and explain its clinical significance.

Recognise signs and symptoms of sepsis and the importance of early identification.

Understand the underlying pathophysiology and progression of sepsis.

Apply national guidelines and protocols in practice.

Use validated screening tools for assessing sepsis risk.

Initiate appropriate interventions, including oxygen therapy, fluid resuscitation, and antibiotics.

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare colleagues.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in managing sepsis.

Apply patient safety principles to sepsis care.

Demonstrate applied knowledge through case-based learning.

Access further resources for ongoing professional development.

Frameworks & Standards

This training is mapped to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD requirements and supports revalidation.

Contributes 1 CPD point towards the 35 hours (35 CPD points) required every three years.

Meets standards for self-directed and reflective CPD activities.

Aligns with NICE guidelines, NHS protocols, and national best practice standards.

£6.00

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