SEPSIS Awareness

SEPSIS Awareness Online Training

Develop the knowledge and practical understanding needed to recognise, assess, and respond to sepsis quickly and effectively within healthcare and care settings.

This SEPSIS Awareness Online Training course is designed for healthcare professionals, carers, and support workers involved in identifying deteriorating patients and supporting safe emergency care within healthcare environments.

The course helps learners understand sepsis recognition, early warning signs, assessment tools, emergency interventions, communication, documentation, and national sepsis management guidelines.

Online SEPSIS Awareness Training for Healthcare Staff

This online SEPSIS Awareness training module provides healthcare workers with the essential knowledge needed to identify sepsis early, escalate concerns appropriately, support urgent treatment interventions, and improve patient safety outcomes.

The course focuses on sepsis recognition, pathophysiology, patient assessment, emergency management, multidisciplinary teamwork, and effective documentation practices.

Who Should Complete This Course?

This course is suitable for:

• Nurses
• Healthcare Assistants
• Support Workers
• Senior Carers
• Care Home Staff
• Community Care Workers
• Clinical Support Staff
• Allied Healthcare Professionals
• Agency Healthcare Workers
• Mental Health Staff
• Rehabilitation Staff
• Any healthcare worker involved in patient monitoring or emergency response

Course Duration

• Approximately 1 hour online learning
• Self-paced 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 staff with the knowledge and understanding required to recognise sepsis early, respond appropriately, support emergency interventions, and improve patient outcomes within healthcare settings.

What You Will Learn

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

• Understand the definition and clinical significance of sepsis
• Recognise the signs and symptoms of sepsis
• Understand the pathophysiology of sepsis
• Use assessment tools to identify sepsis risk
• Understand emergency interventions used in sepsis management
• Recognise the importance of early escalation and treatment
• Communicate effectively about sepsis with patients and healthcare teams
• Understand national guidelines and sepsis care protocols
• Promote patient safety and quality improvement
• Apply learning to practical healthcare scenarios

Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Sepsis

Understand the basics of sepsis and its impact within healthcare settings.

Topics include:

• Definition of sepsis
• Clinical significance of sepsis
• Epidemiology and prevalence in the UK
• Impact on patient outcomes
• Importance of early recognition
• Healthcare challenges associated with sepsis

Module 2: Pathophysiology

Learn about the biological processes involved in sepsis development.

Topics include:

• Immune response in sepsis
• Sepsis cascade
• Infection and inflammation
• Organ dysfunction
• Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)
• Progression of sepsis and septic shock

Module 3: Early Identification and Assessment

Develop awareness of how to recognise and assess sepsis risk.

Topics include:

• Signs and symptoms of sepsis
• Patient deterioration indicators
• NEWS2 assessment tool
• Sepsis screening tools
• Importance of rapid assessment
• Escalation of care procedures

Module 4: Sepsis Management

Understand the emergency interventions used to treat sepsis safely.

Topics include:

• Oxygen therapy
• Fluid resuscitation
• Antibiotic administration
• Goal-directed therapy
• Monitoring patient response
• Multidisciplinary management approaches

Module 5: Communication and Documentation

Recognise the importance of effective communication and record keeping.

Topics include:

• Communication with patients and families
• Escalating concerns appropriately
• Multidisciplinary communication
• Accurate documentation standards
• Recording assessments and interventions
• Legal and professional responsibilities

Module 6: National Guidelines and Protocols

Learn about UK guidance and standards for sepsis care.

Topics include:

• NICE sepsis guidelines
• UK Sepsis Trust guidance
• Sepsis care bundles
• Clinical protocols and pathways
• Best practice standards
• Compliance and quality improvement

Module 7: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Explore strategies that improve sepsis outcomes and patient safety.

Topics include:

• Reducing delays in treatment
• Improving sepsis recognition
• Safety improvement strategies
• Learning from incidents
• Monitoring clinical outcomes
• Supporting safer healthcare practices

Module 8: Case Studies and Interactive Scenarios

Apply learning to realistic healthcare situations involving sepsis management.

Topics include:

• Real-life sepsis scenarios
• Patient assessment exercises
• Emergency response situations
• Communication challenges
• Escalation decision-making
• Best practice discussions

Assessment and Certification

Learners will complete an end of course assessment to test their understanding of sepsis recognition, patient assessment, emergency management, communication, documentation, and national sepsis guidelines.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a SEPSIS Awareness Online Training certificate.

CPD Information

• 1 CPD point awarded
• Supports Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) continuing professional development requirements

Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements

It is necessary to complete 35 hours of relevant CPD within the three-year period since your last registration renewal or since joining the register.

Of these 35 hours, a minimum of 20 hours should be dedicated to participatory learning, involving activities that facilitate interaction with other professionals.

Why Choose This Course?

• Flexible online learning
• Designed specifically for healthcare and care staff
• Supports early recognition of deteriorating patients
• Improves emergency response confidence
• Strengthens sepsis assessment and escalation skills
• Promotes safer patient care and improved outcomes
• Instant certification on completion

Additional Information

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

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

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

Enrol Online Today

Strengthen your understanding of sepsis recognition and management, improve emergency response skills, and support safer healthcare practices with SEPSIS Awareness Online Training today.