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Sepsis training and education resources

Resources to help health care staff build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to sepsis

Training resources

These resources support implementation of the Raise the Flag national sepsis quality improvement package.

They are designed for:

  • clinical educators
  • ward and frontline clinical teams
  • quality improvement leads
  • clinical leaders and champions

Resources

You can adapt these learning resources for different clinical settings.

Assess staff knowledge

Staff knowledge survey

Use before and after training to identify learning needs and measure improvement.

Deliver training

Trianing resources

Material to support local education sessions.

Training slides

Ready to use presentation resources.

Simulation checklist

Checklist to support delivering simulation exercises.

Online learning

Health professionals can access online modules and case studies through:

Education planning

Training and education plan

Guidance for incorporating sepsis education into local training programmes.

Additional resources

Further awareness material and education videos.

Sepsis Trust New Zealand link : Sepsis Awareness NZ | Could it be Sepsis

Video link : Could it be Sepsis? Clinical Information | Dr Erik McClain

Dr Erik McClain explains how sepsis is caused, signs to watch for, and the serious effects which can include death. 

Published: 9 Sep 2025 Modified: 7 Aug 2026