Medical Emergencies in Primary Care

Recognition and Management of Medical Emergencies in Primary Care Medical emergencies can happen anywhere, and in a busy primary care setting, that means every member of the team, clinical or not, has a role to play when something goes wrong. This course is designed to build genuine confidence and competence in recognising the early warning signs of a medical emergency and knowing how to respond, whatever your role. Whether you’re a GP, nurse, healthcare assistant, pharmacist, receptionist, or part of the wider practice team, you’ll leave this course better equipped to spot the signs that matter and take the right first steps, quickly and calmly, until further help arrives or a more senior clinician takes over. Who is this course for? This course is suitable for both clinical and non-clinical staff working in primary care and community settings. Content is tailored so that everyone builds the same level of recognition and situational awareness, while treatment expectations are pitched appropriately to each person’s clinical skill set and scope of practice. By the end of this course, you will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of, and know the appropriate initial response to, the following medical emergencies: – Acute Coronary Syndromes (Myocardial Infarction and Unstable Angina) – Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVAs) – Asthma – Hypoglycaemia – Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) – Anaphylaxis – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – Seizures – Sepsis Why it matters Early recognition saves lives. In primary care, the difference between a good outcome and a poor one often comes down to how quickly the warning signs are spotted and acted on, long before emergency services arrive. This course gives your whole team a shared understanding of what to look for and the confidence to act. Enrol Now