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

Highly practical and decision-focused
Designed for time-critical clinical situations
Emphasis on communication and real-world application
Builds confidence in high-stakes decision-making

In-Person Booking

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