Sepsis Training
Sepsis is a serious, life-threatening condition, which can cause death in as little as 12 hours if left undiagnosed and untreated.
When working in care, understanding what sepsis is and being able to recognise potential signs and symptoms early is essential. It is thought that 25% of deaths that occur from sepsis in the UK each year are preventable. If you suspect sepsis, knowing what to do and taking prompt action could even help you save a life.
Duration:
40-50m
40-50m
Modules:
10
10
About the course
This course fully explores the wide-ranging topic of sepsis, including its definition, causes, signs and symptoms and management.
Covering important areas including how sepsis can present in different groups of clients, such as those with communication difficulties, our training will give you confidence in recognising sepsis and taking appropriate action.
Fully compliant with all related legislation, this online training resource addresses your legal obligations, induction, refresher, vocational and management training needs.
Who is this course for?
Whether for induction, vocational, refresher or management training, this course is the most comprehensive educational tool available, an invaluable asset for you and those you care for.
What does the course cover?
- Introduction to sepsis
- Stages of sepsis
- Sepsis statistics
- Causes of sepsis
- At risk groups
- Signs and symptoms
- Sepsis in young children
- Sepsis and dementia
- Sepsis in the learning disability community
- Hospital passports
- Immediate management of sepsis
- Diagnosis
- Investigations
- Specialist treatments
- Prompt treatment
- Complications of sepsis
- Post-sepsis syndrome
- Ongoing support options
- Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS)
- SIRS triggers
- Bacteraemia
- Septicaemia
- Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) definition
- Signs and symptoms of TSS
- Preventing sepsis
- Infection control
How is the course assessed?
After each module you will be asked a set of multiple-choice questions. The answers are marked automatically so you instantly know your score.
Every trainee receives a FREE training certificate on completion of the course as evidence for your records.
