#1053 When Infection Turns Deadly: Mastering Sepsis Care With Evidence-Based Intervention (10 Credits/hours)

Course Details:
Launch Date: August 5, 2025
Expires: August 31, 2027

Course #1053
10 Credits/Hours

Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills for recognizing, managing, and treating sepsis. Participants will learn evidence-based approaches to early identification, rapid intervention, and ongoing management of septic patients across various clinical settings. The course emphasizes the critical importance of time-sensitive care and interprofessional collaboration in improving sepsis outcomes.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Sepsis: Definitions, Epidemiology, and Pathophysiology
2. Early Recognition and Screening for Sepsis
3. Initial Resuscitation and Hemodynamic Management
4. Antimicrobial Therapy and Source Control
5. Organ Support and Critical Care Management
6. Quality Improvement and Post-Sepsis Care

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Define sepsis and septic shock according to current Sepsis-3 criteria and explain the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms
• Identify high-risk patients and recognize early signs and symptoms of sepsis using standardized screening tools
• Implement the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines for initial resuscitation including fluid management and vasopressor support
• Select appropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy based on patient factors and suspected source of infection
• Manage organ dysfunction in septic patients including respiratory, renal, and cardiovascular support strategies
• Apply quality improvement principles to sepsis care and recognize the importance of post-sepsis syndrome and follow-up care