Introduction to Sepsis Awareness in Adults is a half day classroom based programme for practi- tioners working in the adult health and social care sector or anyone working with those at risk of sepsis.

Aim

To enable learners to recognise symptoms of sepsis and assess the level of treatment re- quired.

Topics covered

• Definition of sepsis
• Prevalence rates
• Signs and symptoms
• Causes
• Treatments
• Biological measurements
• NEWS and NEWS2
• Observation chart recording
• Infection control

This programme involves role play and learners are expected to participate.