Stroke Awareness
Course Aims:
This eLearning course aims to increase your knowledge and understanding about strokes and the impact they can have on an individual’s life.
The course begins by explaining what a stroke is, the prevalence of strokes in the UK, how they are caused, the different types of strokes and their subtypes.
In Stage two, you will learn about the factors that increase the risk of a stroke and the main causes of a stroke. You will also learn how to reduce the risk of a stroke.
The course then outlines the common signs of a stroke and teaches you how to identify the signs of a stroke. You will then learn how a stroke is treated and the common symptoms an individual may experience, including physical, cognitive, and emotional problems.
In the final stage, the course explains the key stages of a stroke and the complications that can arise following a stroke. It will help you to understand how you can support an individual who has had a stroke and explains the roles of the different professionals who can help.
Accreditation: This course is CPD certified.
Course Price:
£18.00 Inc VAT
Learning Outcomes:
Know what a stroke is
Understand the different types of stroke
Identify the factors that increase the risk of a stroke
Know how to reduce the risk of a stroke
Identify the warning signs of a stroke
Know what to do if you suspect an individual is having a stroke
Understand how a stroke is treated
Know the complications and emotional effects that can occur after a stroke
Understand how to support an individual after a stroke
FAQs
Courses are fully certified. Once a learner successfully completes a course you are able to contact us directly to receive your Certification.
Courses are delivered online and work on any internet enabled device. As long as you have access to an internet connection you can complete courses when and where you like 24 hours a day.
Yes, our Courses are CPD Certified.
Some of our shorter courses will typically take between 30 minutes and an hour to complete. Some of the bigger ones will take longer and depends largely on each individual’s learning speed.
Course Price:
£18.00 Inc VAT
Level:
2 & 3
Course Syllabus Includes:
What is a stroke?
Prevalence rates for stroke in the UK
How strokes are caused
Different types of stroke
Difference between a stroke and TIA
Factors that increase the risk
Reducing the risk
Common signs of a stroke
FAST technique for identifying a stroke
Common tests and treatments
Common symptoms of a stroke
The key stages of a stroke
Complications and emotional effects
Supporting an individual after a stroke
Identifying support available
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