Hospital presentations: Blackouts and collapse

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This course explores the assessment and management of patients presenting with blackouts, transient loss of consciousness, and collapse in hospital settings. Learners will gain an understanding of the common cardiovascular, neurological, and other medical causes of collapse, while developing a structured approach to patient assessment using the ABCDE framework. The course also highlights key clinical features that help differentiate epileptic seizures from other causes of transient loss of consciousness and outlines appropriate investigations to support diagnosis and management.

7 Modules1 hour
£169£0
Hospital presentations: Blackouts and collapse

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • Identify the common causes of blackouts, transient loss of consciousness, and collapse.
  • Apply the ABCDE approach to assess and manage acutely unwell patients.
  • Recognise clinical signs suggestive of cardiovascular and neurological conditions.
  • Differentiate epileptic seizures from other causes of collapse and transient loss of consciousness.
  • Determine appropriate investigations based on clinical presentation and suspected underlying cause.

Modules

Module 1

Transient Loss of Consciousness in Younger Patients

Module 2

Understanding Idiopathic Generalised Epilepsy

Module 3

Driving Guidance and Legal Considerations Following Blackouts

Module 4

Sudden Collapse Without Prodromal Symptoms

Module 5

Assessment of Dizziness and Blackouts in Older Adults

Module 6

Recurrent Blackout Episodes in Young Individuals

Module 7

Summary

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Posted on 21/10/2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

The course covers causes of blackouts, TLOC assessment, syncope, seizures, orthostatic hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, DVLA guidance, and management of collapse presentations.

Yes, learners will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

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This course is suitable for healthcare professionals involved in assessing and managing patients presenting with blackouts, collapse, dizziness, or transient loss of consciousness.