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Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency, and early recognition by frontline care staff can save lives. Without prompt treatment, sepsis can lead to septic shock, organ failure and death, making swift recognition and escalation one of the most important skills a care professional can have.
This CPD-accredited Sepsis Awareness course is designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses and other professionals working in residential care, domiciliary care, supported living and NHS settings. Learners will develop a practical understanding of what sepsis is, its causes and risk factors, how to recognise the signs and red flags, how to carry out structured observations using NEWS2, and how to escalate concerns quickly and appropriately.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
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2 hours
Quizzes covered in each module
Aligned with NICE NG51
Skills for Care aligned
Sepsis Recognition & Escalation
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Recognise the early signs and red flags of sepsis with confidence.
Support timely escalation that can save lives and prevent avoidable harm.
Understand how to use structured observations and NEWS2 to spot deterioration.
Build confidence responding calmly and correctly in a suspected sepsis emergency.
Meet CQC mandatory training expectations with a recognised CPD certificate.
Did You Know?
In the UK, sepsis affects an estimated 245,000 people and claims around 48,000 lives every year — roughly five people every hour. Early recognition and prompt escalation by care staff can significantly improve a person's chances of survival.
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Understanding Sepsis
Introduces what sepsis is, how the body's response to infection causes organ damage, and why early recognition changes outcomes.
Causes and Risk Factors
Explores common sources of infection and the groups at higher risk, including older people, people with catheters or wounds, and those who are immunosuppressed.
Recognising the Signs and Red Flags
Covers the signs and red flag symptoms of sepsis in adults, older people and children, including subtle and atypical presentations.
Structured Assessment and NEWS2
Explains how structured observation and the NEWS2 score support consistent recognition of deterioration in care settings.
Escalation and Emergency Response
Develops confident escalation practice, including who to contact, what information to hand over, and when to call 999.
Prevention, Recording and Learning
Covers infection prevention, accurate recording of concerns, and how incident review and learning reduce future harm.
Who Is This Course For?
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Care Workers
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Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
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Support Workers
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Senior Carers
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Nurses
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Residential & Nursing Home Staff
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Domiciliary Care Staff
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Supported Living Staff
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Agency Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited training.
Safely assess manual handling operations before providing support.
Choose appropriate techniques and equipment for different situations.
Escalate suspected sepsis promptly and appropriately within your role.
Support prevention, accurate recording and shared learning following a sepsis event.
FAQ
What is sepsis?
Sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection, where the body's immune response starts to damage its own tissues and organs. It can affect anyone of any age and can lead to septic shock, organ failure and death if it isn't recognised and treated promptly.
What are the first signs of sepsis?
Early warning signs can include confusion or slurred speech, extreme shivering or muscle pain, breathlessness, passing little or no urine, and skin that looks mottled, pale or discoloured. Anyone showing these signs alongside a suspected infection needs urgent medical attention.
What is the difference between sepsis and septicaemia?
Septicaemia (also spelled septicemia) is an older term for blood poisoning caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream. “Sepsis” is now the medically preferred term, describing the body's wider harmful response to any infection, not only ones in the blood.
What are the symptoms of septicaemia in adults?
Symptoms of septicaemia in adults overlap with general sepsis symptoms and can include a high or low temperature, a fast heart rate, rapid breathing, confusion, low blood pressure and clammy or mottled skin. Symptoms can develop quickly, so prompt recognition and escalation are essential.
What is urosepsis and what are the symptoms?
Urosepsis is sepsis that develops from a urinary tract infection (UTI) spreading into the bloodstream. Alongside general sepsis symptoms such as fever, confusion and a fast heart rate, it may involve pain or burning when passing urine, cloudy or strong-smelling urine, and lower back or pelvic pain.
How is sepsis diagnosed?
Sepsis diagnosis combines clinical assessment, such as structured observations and NEWS2 scoring, with blood work including blood cultures, lactate levels and infection markers. Formal diagnosis is made by clinicians, but care staff play a vital role in recognising deterioration and escalating concerns quickly.
Does this course satisfy CQC mandatory training expectations?
This course is CPD accredited and aligned to NICE guidance on sepsis recognition and early management, which inspectors use as a reference point. CQC doesn't approve individual courses, but expects providers to evidence appropriate training and staff competence in recognising deterioration.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile — study at your own pace, whenever it suits you.