Sepsis in Children

Course Overview

This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to recognise and respond to sepsis in infants, children, and young people. Learners will understand the signs of deterioration, escalation pathways, and the importance of early intervention to improve outcomes.
 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand what sepsis is and how it develops

• Recognise early and late signs of sepsis in children

• Identify children at increased risk of sepsis

• Understand the importance of timely escalation and treatment

• Use appropriate observation and monitoring techniques

• Respond effectively to a deteriorating child

• Follow local policies and referral pathways
   

Practical Activities

• Case study discussions

• Recognition of deteriorating child scenarios

• NEWS/PEWS observation exercises

• Escalation and communication exercises
   

Suitable For

• School nurses

• Children's nurses

• Healthcare assistants

• Residential care staff

• Special school staff

• Social care professionals

• Early years practitioners
   

Optional Competency Assessment

Practical assessment and workplace sign-off available to demonstrate safe recognition and escalation of suspected sepsis.