Module 1 — Foundation and safer practice
Responding to Red Flags
Strengthen recognition of the deteriorating or seriously unwell patient and the confidence to escalate promptly.
- Component of a combined 2-hour session with Module 2
- Live online or organisational delivery
- CPD accreditation in progress
What the module covers
- Recognising patterns that suggest serious or time-critical pathology
- A structured ABCDE approach to the unwell patient
- Escalation thresholds and who to involve, when
- SBAR handover and clear clinical communication
- Documenting concern, uncertainty and the actions taken
Learning outcomes
- Recognise clinical features that indicate deterioration or serious pathology
- Apply a structured ABCDE approach within scope of practice
- Describe appropriate escalation thresholds and routes
- Document concerns and escalation clearly and defensibly
How learning is applied
Learning is applied through short case discussion, structured reasoning around escalation decisions and practising SBAR handover.
Intended audience
Pharmacists and healthcare professionals developing clinical assessment, reasoning, prescribing or governance capability.
Enquire about Responding to Red Flags
Commission this module on its own or as part of the complete ACP Clinical Practice Development Programme.