Stroke Awareness Training - Online Course - CPD Accredited
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Stroke Awareness Training - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Welcome to our online Stroke Awareness training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers.
All our online courses are developed in line with the latest UK legislation and meet the requirements set out by the National Health Service (NHS), UK Core Skills Training Framework (CSTF), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Skills for Care, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and other professional and regulatory bodies.
Certificate duration: 2 years
Entry requirements: No entry restrictions
Recommended prerequisites: N/A
Assessment type: End of course assessment
Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price
Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Stroke Awareness Training - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
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Description
Course aims
The aims of this online Stroke Awareness training course are to improve caregivers the awareness of stroke.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Stroke Awareness training course, the learner will:
- Know what a stroke is
- Be able to identify the symptoms of a stroke
- Know who is at risk of a stroke
- Be familiar with the treatments for stroke
- Understand the importance of rehabilitation following a stroke.
What is a stroke?
A stroke is a brain attack. It happens when the blood supply to part of your brain is cut off.
Why is stroke awareness critical?
In total, there are 110,000 strokes each year, and while many people do survive, they can be fatal – it is the fourth most significant cause of death in England. Also, strokes cause a more excellent range of disabilities than any other condition in the UK. Over half of all survivors have a disability, and more than a third are left dependent on others for everyday activities.
We know that some people are unaware of the early warning signs of stroke and delay calling 999.
Some can mistake the signs as a ‘funny turn’, but stroke is a medical emergency and getting the right treatment, fast, can save lives and reduce the devastation that stroke can bring.
The FAST acronym has featured in the advertising for several years and is a simple test to help people identify stroke symptoms:
- Face – has their face fallen on one side? Can they smile?
- Arms – can they raise both their arms and keep them there?
- Speech – is their speech slurred? If they notice any of these symptoms it is:
- Time – time to call 999 if you see ANY of these signs
This is the message we are getting across through a variety of means including our Stroke adverts, on TV and social media.
The hard-hitting adverts show people having a stroke in normal circumstances. In one, a woman has a stroke while applying her make-up, and in another, a man suffers one while at the barbers.
What is covered in this course?
This online Stroke Awareness training course covers the following:
- Introduction
- Why is stroke awareness training essential?
- What is a stroke?
- Key UK stroke statistics
- Stroke symptoms
- Recognising the signs of a stroke
- Other symptoms of stroke
- Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
- Types of stroke
- Causes of strokes
- Reducing the risks of strokes
- Lifestyle changes
- Preventing Strokes
- Stroke diagnosis
- Stroke treatment
- Good stroke care
- Recovery from stroke
- Additional support
- Psychological support
- Cognitive impacts of strokes
- Dealing with communication problems
- Vascular dementia
- Coping with movement problems
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational therapy
- Dealing with swallowing problems
- Feeding tubes
- Dealing with visual issues
- Bladder and bowel problems
- Sex after stroke
- Driving after stroke
- Preventing further strokes
- Lifestyle changes
- Caring for someone who has had a stroke
- Dealing with changed behaviour
- Remaining patient and positive
- Making time for yourself
- Where to find additional help
- References and online resources.
Stroke Awareness Training - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This online Stroke Awareness training course is aimed at health and social care staff who may:
- Be new to stroke care, for example, rotational staff or those new in post
- Wish to refresh/extend their existing stroke knowledge and skills
- Be community-based with a mixed pathology caseload including stroke
- Have limited access to other stroke-specific training.
This comprehensive Stroke Awareness training course may also be accessed by patients, carers and other members of the general public.
Stroke Awareness Training - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Requirements
Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
Stroke Awareness Training - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
Career path
Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
Stroke Awareness Training - Online Course - CPD Accredited.
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Answer:Good day, Andung Thank you for your email. Login details (username and password), are required to start your online course(s). Login details are sent to the learner or administrator via email within a few minutes of purchasing the course(s). If you do not find these details in your inbox, please check your junk/bulk email folder. Some email providers automatically send the email with your login details to the junk/bulk email folder. Kind regards, Jessabelle
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