Sepsis Awareness

This Sepsis Awareness course is a half day training course suitable for nurses and carers.

Course Length. 3.5 hours

Introduction

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body’s response to infection, damaging its own organs and tissues. Delivered by a highly experienced clinician, this half-day CPD Certified training introduces staff to the condition, its causes, signs and treatments.

Course Contents

What is sepsis?
Epidemiology facts
Exploring possible causes
Signs and symptoms
How the immune system works
The immune system’s response to infection
Risk factors
Diagnosing sepsis “The Sepsis Six Steps”
Practical vital observations (including oxygen saturation, blood pressure, temperature, breathing rate and pulse)
Organ dysfunction
Treatment options

Course Outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD accredited certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents
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