Sepsis and NEWS2
Sepsis and NEWS2 training helps your team recognise the signs of sepsis and care for people recovering from it. Delivered on-site by a registered nurse, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
Why this training matters
Sepsis affects at least 245,000 people in the UK every year and causes up to 48,000 deaths, more than bowel, breast and prostate cancer combined, and earlier recognition could save several thousand lives a year.
Source: The UK Sepsis Trust
About the course
Recognise sepsis and care for people recovering from it
By the end of the course, delegates will:
- Explain what sepsis is, and what it is not
- Identify who is most at risk, and why
- Name the common sources in a care setting
- Reduce risk through everyday care
- Recognise sepsis when it looks like nothing much
- Apply the red and amber flags correctly
- Know when an amber flag should be treated as red
- Escalate using the words that change the call
- Record an escalation to a defensible standard
- Support somebody recovering from sepsis
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
What Sepsis Is
- The reaction, not the infection
- The scale, and why minutes matter
Who Is at Risk, and Where It Starts
- Frailty, immunity and communication
- Catheters, wounds and discharge
Preventing It Where You Can
- Catheter, skin and mouth care
- Vaccination and stewardship
Why It Gets Missed
- Cold, not hot
- Overshadowing and soft signs
Red Flags and Amber Flags
- Two questions first
- Where the threshold drops
The Public Symptoms, and Their Limits
- The six, and what they miss
- The rash, and the trap in it
Making the Call
- 999 or 111, and what to say
- While you wait, and writing it down
After Sepsis
- Post-sepsis syndrome
- Readmission, and the new baseline
What the National Framework Expects
- Training, scores and soft signs
- What good looks like here
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These subjects sit naturally alongside this course, and we can combine courses into one visit.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK. We come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team. This course is theory-based, so we can also deliver it virtually over Zoom if that suits your team better.
How long is the Sepsis and NEWS2 course?
It runs as a half day (3 hours) course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 15 delegates per session.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes, every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every two years.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below. We reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit. Just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits care & nursing homes, home care & domiciliary, supported living, day services, hospices. If your sector isn’t listed, ask and we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring Sepsis and NEWS2 training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service or virtually. This theory-based course works both ways, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our clinical training range. Also explore mandatory training and first aid courses.