Recognising Patient Deterioration and Responding to Emergencies
Recognise a concerning change in condition.
What you will learn
- Recognise a concerning change in condition.
- Use the ABCDE structure within role.
- Interpret observations and scores cautiously.
- Escalate with a clear urgent handover.
- Apply the response to imaging scenarios.
- Reassess and document after intervention.
Course content
6 lessons + final assessmentSelect a lesson to view its details.
01Recognising changeNot started
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02Using ABCDENot started
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03Observations and scoresNot started
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04Escalation and handoverNot started
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05Imaging scenariosNot started
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06Reassessment and learningNot started
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18 questions · 30 minutes · Pass: 15 correct
Who this course is for
Assessment of recognition, escalation and initial response knowledge.
Prerequisite: No formal prerequisite; imaging workplace context is helpful.
Scope and professional boundaries
Assessment of recognition, escalation and initial response knowledge. Does not authorise prescribing, advanced airway procedures, independent triage or unsupervised emergency treatment.
References
- ACSQHC Recognising and responding to acute deterioration standard ↗
- WHO and ICRC Basic emergency care ↗
- WHO Basic emergency care programme and Zambia implementation context ↗
- HPCZ National Healthcare Standards for Zambia Third edition February 2026 ↗
- Resuscitation Council UK The ABCDE approach updated July 2024 ↗
- Royal College of Physicians National Early Warning Score 2 ↗
- HPCZ Ethical guidance ↗
- MHRA Safety guidelines for MRI equipment in clinical use fifth edition July 2026 ↗
- ACR Manual on MR Safety 2026 publisher page ↗
