Stroke Awareness Training

This is a half day Stroke Awareness training course suitable for nurses and carers.

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Introduction

This half day CPD course is suitable for anyone working in care and support settings and enables learners to identify the common signs of stroke, how to respond effectively and the importance of emergency response.

Course Contents

What is a Stroke?

Symptoms & signs

Ischemic Stroke

Atherosclerosis
Small Vessel Disease
Heart conditions
Arterial Dissection

Childhood stroke

Haemorrhagic Strokes

Cerebral amyloid angiopathy
Aneurysm
Illegal Drugs

Transient Ischemic Attack

Causes
Action

Diagnosis

Thrombolysis

Risk Factors

Risk Factors You Can’t Change
Risk Factors You Can Change

Carotid Artery Disease

How can Carotid Artery Disease cause a stroke or TIA?
Testing For Carotid Artery Disease

Embolism

Post Stroke Problems

Aphasia
Communication
Dysarthria
Apraxia
Post Stroke Fatigue
Emotional Changes
Swallowing Issues
Behaviour Issues
- Movement and Balance
- Problems with memory and thinking
- Pain and Headaches
- Vision Issues
- Continence Issues
- Taste and Smell Issues
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
- Post stroke Dementia
- Recovery and support

Course Outcomes

Successful completion of this training course will result in the award of a CPD certificate covering all aspects of the above course contents.

Stroke Awareness Training

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Stroke Awareness Training

Introduction

Course Contents

Course Outcomes

Stroke Awareness Training

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