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Deteriorating Patient

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Deteriorating Patient Overview

This fully only course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to early signs of patient deterioration. Aligned with national clinical standards, the course covers structured assessment techniques, effective communication using tools like ISBAR, and appropriate escalation pathways. Flexible and self-paced, it’s ideal for anyone working in acute, sub-acute, or primary care settings looking to enhance patient safety and clinical confidence.

The ideal audience for the Deteriorating Patient online course includes:

  • Nurses – particularly in acute care, emergency, aged care, or community settings, where early recognition of patient deterioration is critical.
  • Graduate nurses and nursing students – to build confidence and competence in clinical judgement and patient monitoring.
  • Allied health professionals – such as physiotherapists or occupational therapists who may observe early warning signs during routine care.
  • Aged care workers – to identify and escalate changes in condition quickly in vulnerable populations.

 

This course is particularly valuable for anyone involved in frontline or bedside care who needs to identify and act on signs of clinical deterioration.

 

  • Recognise early signs of clinical deterioration using observation, vital signs, and patient-reported symptoms.
  • Interpret abnormal clinical findings and relate them to common causes of deterioration (e.g., sepsis, hypoxia, cardiac issues).
  • Apply structured assessment frameworks such as ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure).
  • Respond appropriately using first-line interventions within your scope of practice.
  • Effectively escalate care using tools like ISBAR for clear communication with clinical teams.
  • Document and report deterioration events accurately and in line with organisational protocols.
  • Reflect on professional responsibilities and the importance of timely action to improve patient outcomes.

These outcomes aim to enhance confidence, clinical reasoning, and communication when managing patients at risk of deterioration.

    This online module should take around 30 mins to 1 hour to complete, times may vary based on factors such as prior knowledge and individual learning pace.

     

     

     

     

    The course fee is $50, which includes access to our online learning resources.

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