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Stroke Awareness Training

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Price
£18.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Reading material - slides
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • CPD Certified Certificate - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Stroke Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK 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.

Entry requirements - no prerequisites required

Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)

Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price

Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)

Stroke Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

Course aims and objectives

The aims of this online Stroke Awareness training course are to improve caregivers' 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.

Why is this Stroke Awareness course important?

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 been featured in 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 makeup, and in another, a man suffers one while at the barber.

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 - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK 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 online Stroke Awareness training course may also be accessed by patients, carers and other members of the general public.

Stroke Awareness - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK 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 - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK 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 - Online Training Course - Level 2 - CPDUK Accredited.

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Certificates

CPD Certified Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.