Course Information
Sepsis awareness training is essential for healthcare workers, care staff, and social care professionals, as early recognition and rapid intervention are critical to preventing severe complications and saving lives. Improved awareness not only enhances patient safety but also reduces avoidable hospital admissions, lowers mortality rates, and supports better overall outcomes for individuals at risk.
By the end of this course, attendees will be able to recognise the early signs and symptoms of sepsis, understand the underlying physiological response, and follow best‑practice procedures when deterioration is suspected. The training reinforces confidence in assessment, escalation, and timely intervention.
This Apex training programme includes:
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Definitions and terminology: Understanding Sepsis, Severe Sepsis, and Septic Shock
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Recognising sepsis: Key signs, symptoms, and red flags across different care settings
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Basic pathophysiology: How the body responds to infection and why sepsis develops
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Assessment tools: Awareness of NEWS2, RESTORE2, Mini Screening Tools, and other early‑warning systems
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Treatment guidelines: Current best‑practice recommendations for managing suspected sepsis
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The Sepsis Six: Essential actions to initiate within the first hour of recognition
Who is this course for?
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Suitable for: Nurses, HCA'S and Care Staff
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Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training
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Course length: ½ day
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Max attendees: 15 delegates