Skip to main content

Introduction to sepsis (online)

This is one of a set of five critical care online CPD courses from the School of Medicine team. This course explores sepsis, including signs and symptoms, screening, and guidelines for management.

This is a self-directed learning course, which comprises approximately 7-10 study hours. Content will be available all week for you to work through at your own pace.

Monday will include a live introductory session by the Critical Care team (10:00), which is optional to attend.

No upcoming dates available

There are currently no upcoming dates available for this course, but you can . We will be in touch when a new course date is scheduled.

Something went wrong

Your query has not been submitted. Get in touch by emailing train@cardiff.ac.uk or phoning us on +44 (0)29 2087 5274.

This field is required. Please enter a first name.
This field is required. Please enter a last name.
This field is required. Please enter an email.
Would you like to receive occasional updates regarding this course and other CPD news, events and offers?

Data protection privacy notice

Cardiff University will process the personal data you provide to us in accordance with data protection regulations. In submitting your details you consent to the University processing your personal data in order to send you information, in accordance with the preferences you have indicated above. You may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting the Professional Development team.

Visit our public information pages to learn more about our Data Protection Policy, your rights, and raising a concern about how your personal data is processed. Our Data Protection Officer can be contacted directly at inforequest@cardiff.ac.uk. Concerns can also be raised with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Thank you

You have successfully registered your interest in this course. We will be in touch if new dates become available.

Who it’s for

Suitable for any registered healthcare professional.

What you’ll learn

On completion you should be able to:

  • define sepsis
  • consider survivorship from sepsis
  • consider the size of sepsis
  • identify signs and symptoms of sepsis
  • consider sepsis in the pre-hospital and acute hospital settings
  • identify screening and guidelines for the management of sepsis

Benefits

You will benefit from understanding the evidence and theories about sepsis.

This course has been specifically designed to be delivered entirely virtually. You will benefit from both tutor-led sessions, pre-recorded sessions and interactive exercises.

We encourage active discussion, so you’ll have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with your peers.

We have a limited the number of places in order to ensure that you receive the best possible learning experience.

You will also develop IT skills as you complete the course.

Delivery

This online course is delivered via the University’s learning platform (Learning Central); the course includes recorded presentations and other audio media, written text, guidelines, recommended reading and web links.

The module team will be available to provide support and guidance via discussion forums. They will also run a live introductory webinar.

Assessment

You will demonstrate knowledge and understanding through personal reflection and online tasks within the course materials.

This is one of a suite of five online CPD courses in Critical Care.