Managing the Care of the Deteriorating Patient for Registered Nurses Dec 2026

Date: 03 December, 2026

Modality: In-person  

Duration: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 

Price: $475.00 (Incl. GST)

This course will focus on the management of a deteriorating patient. This will include sessions on recognizing the deteriorating patient and applying a systematic assessment with clinical interventions. In addition, there will be simulation stations that participants will rotate through, exploring and applying the interventions for managing different patient situations. Within the course there will be sessions on communication and leadership. 

Short course structure and topics covered:  

1. Identify Early Signs of Clinical Deterioration
2. Apply structured Assessment Frameworks to Manage the Deteriorating Patient
3. Interpret and Escalate Appropriately, the Clinical Concerns
4. Demonstrate Immediate Interventions within Practice Scenarios
5. Demonstrate Effective Teamwork Principles within Simulated Scenarios
6. Reflect on Human Factors and Safety following Practice Scenarios 

Short course benefits and learning outcomes: 

• Develop confidence in managing the deteriorating patient
• Improve patient care
• Recognise early clinical changes 

Who should attend? Any entry requirements?  

Any registered nurse working with patients 

Payment for short courses is normally by credit card. If you need to pay by invoice or require assistance, please email shortcourses@auckland.ac.nz. Please note the University does not issue individual invoices for amounts less than $500 New Zealand dollars.  

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