Sepsis: recognition and initial management priorities

This course explores the early recognition and management of sepsis in clinical practice. Through realistic scenarios and practical guidance, it supports health professionals to identify deteriorating patients, respond promptly, and understand the key principles of sepsis care.

  • 2 hours

    Estimated learning time

  • Case studies

    Practice-based scenarios

  • Certificate

    Awarded on completion

  • Pre & post questions

    Track your learning

Learning objectives

After studying this course you should be able to:

  • Describe and explain sepsis
  • Recognise the patient with sepsis and identify when to refer for specialist assistance/critical care in hospital and pre-hospital 
  • Describe the treatment and management of sepsis
  • List and explain the Sepsis Six bundle

Course author

Andrea Denton, senior lecturer nursing; academic lead infection prevention and control, Huddersfield University; Georgina McNamara, executive nurse lead for education, UK Sepsis Trust.

This course was developed in association with the UK Sepsis Trust.

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Last updated 2018
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