Sepsis Awareness Course

Sepsis Awareness – Online Course

Course overview
This online course introduces sepsis awareness, focusing on recognising potential signs of sepsis, understanding risk factors and knowing when prompt assessment and medical attention may be needed. It covers the identification of suspected sepsis, finding possible sources of infection, relevant risk factors and approaches to treatment. The course takes 1 hour to complete and is worth 1 CPD point.

Please note: This Level 3 introductory course provides awareness and knowledge of sepsis. It does not replace any practical, regulated or role-specific training that an employer may require.

What the course covers
• Introduction to sepsis awareness
• Understanding what sepsis is
• The TIME approach to recognising possible sepsis
• Recognising situations in which sepsis may be suspected
• Risk factors for sepsis
• Risk factors specific to newborn babies
• Assessment of people with suspected sepsis
• Identifying the possible source of infection
• Information and support relating to sepsis
• Training and education
• Important considerations when dealing with sepsis
• Sepsis treatment

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for people working in healthcare and care-related roles who need to develop or refresh their understanding of sepsis. It may be useful for:
• Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals
• Care assistants and support workers
• Staff working in hospitals, care homes and home care settings
• Paramedics and other emergency response personnel
• Healthcare educators and trainers
• Hospital administrators and quality improvement teams
• Patient safety staff
• Community health workers and outreach volunteers
• Employees completing induction or refresher training
• Individuals seeking to improve their awareness and knowledge of sepsis

Practical benefits
• Improve understanding of sepsis and its potential seriousness
• Recognise common risk factors, including those relevant to newborn babies
• Develop awareness of the signs and circumstances that may indicate sepsis
• Understand the importance of assessing people with suspected sepsis
• Recognise why identifying the source of infection matters
• Understand when concerns may require further advice or escalation
• Support communication between care staff and relevant healthcare professionals
• Strengthen knowledge for workplace awareness, induction and refresher training
• Gain a free CPD-accredited certificate after successfully completing the assessment

What learners will be able to do
• Explain key concepts and terminology associated with sepsis
• Describe why sepsis awareness is important in care and healthcare settings
• Identify common risk factors and situations relevant to suspected sepsis
• Recognise the importance of early identification and assessment
• Understand the TIME approach covered in the course
• Explain why finding the source of infection is relevant to assessment
• Understand the importance of appropriate communication and escalation
• Apply relevant good-practice principles within the limits of their role
• Recognise when advice or further medical assessment may be needed

Assessment and certificate
Learners complete an online quiz at the end of the course. On successful completion, they receive a free CPD-accredited Sepsis Awareness certificate, which can be downloaded or printed. Unlimited assessment retakes are available. The course is delivered online and can be completed at the learner’s own pace.