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Medical Emergencies in Healthcare

Medical Emergencies in Healthcare

Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 1 hour

  • All levels

Description

This course provides essential knowledge and confidence to identify and respond to the most common medical emergencies that may arise in a primary care setting. Designed for both clinical and non-clinical staff, it focuses on recognising early warning signs, initiating appropriate first responses, and understanding when and how to escalate care based on your clinical skill set.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of the following medical emergencies:

  • Understand the initial treatment steps for each emergency, appropriate to your role and level of clinical training

  • Recognise when to escalate to emergency services and how to provide effective handover

Who should take this course:

  • GPs, nurses, HCAs, and allied health professionals

  • Reception, administrative, and management staff working in primary care who may encounter emergencies in the practice environment

  • This course is practical, accessible, and aligned with current UK clinical guidance — ensuring every member of the primary care team can act quickly and effectively when an emergency arises.

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