ACTION COURSE 2026

ACTION is a hybrid learning programme (consisting online and onsite learning workshops) and uses a structured and prioritised system of patient assessment and management to enable pre-emptive approach to critical illness. The ACTION course is designed to help ward-based doctors, nurses and allied health professionals manage the deteriorating patient safely and successfully. By attending an ACTION course, candidates will develop skills to: • recognise the 'at risk' patient • identify organ impairment/failure at an early stage • initiate simple treatment required to prevent the cascade of multi-organ failure • improve communication skills required to facilitate further care TARGET AUDIENCE Ward-based medical, nursing and other healthcare professionals caring for patients