Stroke

£6.00

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.

£6.00

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