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Stroke
Course Description
This Stroke online training module provides healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to recognize, assess, manage, and support patients affected by stroke. The course explores the types of stroke, acute and long-term management strategies, risk reduction, and the UK’s national stroke care guidelines. Duration: 1 hour. Learners earn 1 CPD point and receive a certificate of completion. Training must be completed within 6 months of purchase.
Course Summary
The course covers stroke recognition, assessment tools, acute interventions, prevention strategies, rehabilitation, and communication with patients and families. It emphasizes timely response, multidisciplinary care, and adherence to the National Stroke Strategy in the UK to improve outcomes for stroke patients.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
Nurses, midwives, and healthcare professionals involved in stroke care.
Carers and support staff working with stroke survivors.
Professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of stroke management and prevention.
Those fulfilling Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD requirements.
Course Contents
Introduction to Stroke
Types of stroke: ischemic, hemorrhagic, transient ischemic attack (TIA)
Epidemiology and prevalence in the UK
Risk factors (modifiable and non-modifiable)
Signs and symptoms
Stroke Assessment and Diagnosis
FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) assessment tool
Importance of timely recognition and response
Diagnostic tests and imaging techniques
Role of healthcare professionals
Acute Management of Stroke
Emergency actions and immediate care
Thrombolysis and acute treatments for ischemic stroke
Blood pressure management
Early rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care
Stroke Prevention and Risk Reduction
Primary and secondary prevention strategies
Management of modifiable risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation)
Preventive medications (antiplatelets, anticoagulants)
Long-term Management and Rehabilitation
Goals and interventions in rehabilitation
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Communication and Support
Effective communication with stroke patients and families
Empathy and patient-centered support
Stroke Care in the UK
National Stroke Strategy
Stroke care pathways and guidelines
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will:
Understand the types of strokes and their prevalence in the UK.
Recognize stroke signs and symptoms and respond promptly.
Gain knowledge of assessment tools and diagnostic methods.
Understand acute management strategies, including thrombolysis.
Identify risk factors and apply stroke prevention strategies.
Apply knowledge of long-term management and rehabilitation interventions.
Communicate effectively and provide support to stroke patients and families.
Be familiar with UK national stroke guidelines and care pathways.
Recognize quality improvement initiatives and best practices in stroke care.
Understand the importance of data collection and reporting in stroke management.
Frameworks & Standards
Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) CPD Requirements:
35 hours of relevant CPD every 3 years.
Minimum of 20 hours must be participatory learning.
Awarded 1 CPD point upon completion.
Aligned with the UK National Stroke Strategy and professional healthcare standards.
