This Stroke Awareness Virtual Classroom Training Course is designed to help healthcare professionals refresh and update their knowledge of stroke recognition, emergency response, and supporting individuals during post-stroke recovery.
Each year, many people in the UK experience a stroke. This course provides essential knowledge on how strokes occur, how to recognise warning signs, and how to provide effective support to individuals affected by stroke-related illnesses.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for all staff responsible for caring for and supporting people who have suffered a stroke or are experiencing stroke-related illnesses.
What To Expect From Your Training
You will join other participants in a fully interactive virtual course, delivered in real time by an experienced trainer via webcam. The course includes group discussions, interactive activities, and opportunities to ask questions, creating a classroom-style experience from home.
To take part, you will need:
- A laptop, tablet, or smartphone with access to the latest version of Zoom
- A stable internet connection
- A working microphone and camera
- Speakers or headphones
- A quiet environment to fully participate
Course Etiquette
- Treat the virtual classroom as you would a physical classroom
- Dress appropriately and keep your face visible throughout the session
- Participate actively in discussions, breakout rooms, and activities
- Do not leave the course for appointments or attend while travelling
- Do not complete other work during the training
- Eating is only permitted during scheduled breaks
Why Should You Attend a Virtual Course?
This level of training requires interaction, discussion, and expert guidance that cannot be fully delivered through self-guided e-learning.
Our Stroke Awareness Virtual Classroom Training Course covers essential topics including how strokes occur, recognising signs and symptoms, responding quickly, and supporting individuals after a stroke.
Led by experienced trainers, the course includes real-life scenarios and guided discussions, allowing delegates to ask questions, explore situations, and develop greater confidence in stroke awareness and care.
Objectives
After this course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand how a stroke occurs
- Explain the different types of stroke
- Identify common signs and symptoms of a stroke
- Understand the importance of responding immediately
- Know what action to take once a stroke has been identified
- Identify different stroke risk factors
- Understand stroke-related impairments
- Recognise how communication can be affected
- Provide support for patients after a stroke
Course Content
- What is stroke? Explanation and causes
- Different types of stroke
- Effects of stroke on mobility and communication
- Common signs and symptoms of stroke
- FAST test
- Stroke treatment and rehabilitation
- Emergency response
- Providing support
- Living with stroke
