Acute Care Course

Description

OVERVIEW

Acute Care Course Online Training Overview

This Acute Care online course will give an overview of the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) and the standarisation of assessment of acute illness severity in patients aged 16 and above.

Duration: 1 Hour     CPD Points: 1

Course Update:
This course was last updated on 9th September 2023

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What You will learn?

Acute Care Course Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to: 

• Understand the benefits of NEWS
• Describe the ways NEWS can be used
• Understand the six physiological parameters included with NEWS
• Understand the NEWS system, thresholds, and triggers
• Know how to accurately record and score parameters
• Describe how to perform a NEWS calculation
• Understand correct use of NEWS and associated clinical responses in an acute care setting

Lessons

Course Content

Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 1

• NEWS2 in Acute Care – Course Introduction
• Use of NEWS
• Exemptions for NEWS
• The News Process
• Physiological Parameters
• Respiratory Rate
• Oxygen Saturations(SpO2)
• Systolic Blood Pressure
• Pulse
• Level of Consciousness
• Temperature

Unit 2

• News Scorecard
• Recording Observation
• Supplementary Oxygen
• Calculation A Score
• Trigger Thresholds
• Clinical Responses
• News and Sepsis
• Exceptional Circumstances

On successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a CPD accredited Acute Care Course free course certificate.

Who is this for?

Who is this Acute Care training course for?

This online course has been written at an introductory level 1 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

• Refresher training
• Inductions
• Awareness
• Knowledge enhancement

It is suitable for the following:

• Health Care workers including Nurses, Doctors, Ambulance services, clinical and non-clinical workers
• Social Care Workers including Councils, Carers and Care assistants
• Youth workers including activity leaders, passenger transport services and volunteers

Acute Care FAQ

Acute Care Frequently Asked Questions

When will I receive my Acute Care course?

Your course is instantly allocated to you upon completion of your purchase.

Is the Acute Care course CPD accredited?

Yes, the Acute Care course has been assessed and awarded a CPD accreditation by the CPD standards office.

Do I receive a Acute Care certificate

Upon successful completion of the quiz at the end of the course, you will be instantly awarded a CPD accredited Acute Care course certificate to download or print at home for free. We also have an option for you to request a hard copy of the certificate sent to your home or work address.

Can I retake the Acute Care course to improve my grade?

Yes, the Acute Care course comes complete with unlimited exam retakes

Is this Acute Care course ideal for refresher training, induction or to improve your knowledge?

Yes, the Acute Care course will aid refresher training. It will give evidence of an understanding for staff induction. It will evidence awareness and improve your knowledge aiding your current skillset. A certificate is awarded upon completion.

Can I purchase this Acute Care course for other persons than myself?

We offer a complimentary learner management system to view the learner’s course progress, view quiz results and certification. We also offer a dedicated compliance matrix to aid with audits and inspections.