Escalation & Referral Decision Making

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Duration

On Demand

Flexible Learning

Lifetime Access

Full Access

Smart Self-Testing

Practice Anytime, Anywhere

Course Overview 

Master the critical skill of knowing when and how to escalate care or refer patients appropriately. This course strengthens your clinical judgement, ensuring safe, timely, and effective escalation and referral decisions in complex healthcare environments. Why This Course Matters  Delayed escalation or poor referrals can lead to patient harm, system inefficiencies, and professional risk. This course equips you with the confidence to recognise deterioration early, act decisively, and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Advanced Clinical Practitioners and trainees
  • Medical students and junior doctors
  • Nurses and allied health professionals
  • Emergency and acute care clinicians
  • Healthcare professionals in hospital, community, and primary care
  • Clinicians looking to improve escalation and referral confidence

COURSE FORMAT

  • Flexible E-learning - self-paced remote learning with scenario-based training
  • Face-to-Face Teaching - classroom workshops with group discussion and case application

In-Person Booking

Secure your place early. Spaces are limited due to small group teaching. 

KEY FEATURES

  • Recognition of deteriorating patients and red flags
  • Structured escalation frameworks (e.g. early warning approaches)
  • Effective communication for urgent situations
  • High-quality referral writing and documentation
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration strategies

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Recognise when escalation or referral is required
  • Make timely and safe clinical decisions
  • Communicate critical information clearly and effectively
  • Navigate referral pathways across healthcare services
  • Ensure safe patient handovers and continuity of care
  • Improve decision-making under pressure

WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT

This approach is highly practical and decision-focused, making it well suited to time-critical clinical situations. It emphasises effective communication and real-world application, helping clinicians translate knowledge into action when it matters most. By focusing on realistic scenarios and critical decision points, it builds confidence and competence in managing high-stakes situations where clear judgment and timely intervention are essential.

In-Person Booking

Secure your place early. Spaces are limited due to small group teaching.