Develop your understanding of wound care and the potentially life-threatening condition of sepsis with this informative online course. Designed to increase awareness and confidence, the programme explores how wounds can occur, the importance of recognising signs of infection, and the actions that can help prevent complications.
Through engaging learning activities, you will gain knowledge of different types of wounds, the body's healing process, and the warning signs of sepsis. The course is ideal for anyone looking to improve their health awareness, support others safely, or enhance their professional development in health, care, education, or community settings.
Site
Workplace/Other
Level
Level 2
Course Type
Adult
| Options | Course Code | Starts | Ends | Days | Standard Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61285-01 | 01/07/26 | 08/07/26 | On Demand | £25 |
Units covered:
Unit 1: Wounds – Understand different types of wounds, common causes, stages of healing, and basic principles of wound management.
Unit 2: Sepsis Awareness – Learn what sepsis is, how it develops, key signs and symptoms to look out for, and why early recognition and treatment are so important.
Key benefits:
Whether you're looking to expand your health knowledge or support the wellbeing of others, this course provides practical, life-saving awareness of wounds, infection, and sepsis.
Successful completion of current course(s)
Assessment for this course is completed online through a knowledge quiz at the end of the ELearning. You will be required to work through all units of the course content before attempting the assessment, ensuring you have developed the necessary knowledge and understanding. The quiz is designed to test your learning across all topics covered, and you must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass. Once you have successfully reached this pass mark, you will be able to progress and complete the course.
This is an unaccredited course that can be used to enrich your knowledge and understanding and enhance your CPD.
On completion of this course, you will gain a valuable awareness of wounds and sepsis, helping to build your confidence and support your personal and professional development. Although this is an unaccredited course, it is designed to enhance your knowledge, skills, and continuing professional development (CPD). Once you have successfully completed the course and assessment, you will receive a digital certificate, which can be used to evidence your learning and achievement.
If you would like to continue your learning, East Sussex College offers a wide range of online courses across different subject areas. You could explore courses such as Understanding Coding, Cyber Security Practices, or Understanding Data Protection and Data Security to develop your digital skills further. Alternatively, you may wish to broaden your knowledge with courses in areas such as Customer Service, Business Administration, Mental Health Awareness, or Equality and Diversity. [adult.escg.ac.uk], [adult.escg.ac.uk]
You can view the full range of available courses and start your next step here:
(https://adult.escg.ac.uk/online-courses/elearning/)
There is a £25 fee to enrol on this course. This one-off cost covers full access to all ELearning materials, the end-of-course assessment, and your digital certificate upon successful completion.