Sepsis Awareness
📅 Duration: 3 hours (half-day)
👩⚕️ Audience: Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, HCAs, carers, support workers and other healthcare staff involved in recognising and escalating patient deterioration
🏥 Format: Available live online or face-to-face at your organisation
👥 Group Size: Up to 10 delegates
Early Warning Signs of Sepsis Training for Healthcare Staff
Course Details:
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by the body’s overwhelming response to infection. Early signs can sometimes be subtle, but rapid recognition and escalation are essential to reduce the risk of organ failure, septic shock and death.
This practical training course explores the recognition and response to sepsis, including common causes, red flag symptoms, NEWS2 escalation, risk factors and the principles of the Sepsis Six. Learners will also develop awareness of post-sepsis syndrome, communication with families, and the importance of timely assessment and escalation across healthcare and care settings.
There are an estimated 245,000 cases of sepsis each year in the UK, with around 48,000 deaths annually linked to the condition. Early recognition, timely escalation and staff confidence in identifying the warning signs can play a vital role in improving outcomes and potentially saving lives.
Learning Outcomes – Staple and Suture Removal Training
By the end of this CPD-accredited course, participants will be able to:
- Explain what sepsis is and why it is a medical emergency
- Describe the pathophysiology and epidemiology of sepsis
- Recognise common causes and risk factors associated with sepsis
- Identify signs and symptoms of patient deterioration and suspected sepsis
- Demonstrate understanding of NEWS2 and sepsis escalation pathways
- Recognise red flag signs associated with sepsis
- Describe the principles of the Sepsis Six and timely intervention
- Explain the importance of early recognition and escalation in improving patient outcomes
- Demonstrate awareness of Martha’s Rule and patient advocacy
- Describe the impact of post-sepsis syndrome on recovery and wellbeing
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Why Choose Hickby?
👩⚕️ Nurse-led expertise
Delivered by experienced Clinical Nurse Educators with real-world practice.
🎓 CPD accredited
Assurance that training meets national professional standards.
📖 Evidence-based
Aligned with NICE, RCN, and NMC guidance for safe, effective care.
"One of the most useful training sessions I’ve attended. It really improved my confidence in recognising possible sepsis early and understanding when escalation is needed."
Senior Carer
Residential Care Home
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