This Stroke Awareness Training Course is designed for staff responsible for caring for and supporting individuals who have experienced a stroke or are living with stroke-related conditions.
Each year, many people in the UK experience a stroke. This course helps delegates refresh and update their knowledge of stroke recognition, emergency response, and supporting recovery after a stroke.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for all staff involved in caring for and supporting people affected by stroke or stroke-related illnesses.
Why Do You Need This Course?
The ability to recognise the signs of a stroke and respond quickly is essential in providing effective care.
This Stroke Awareness Training Course provides delegates with the knowledge required to understand stroke, identify symptoms, support rehabilitation, and improve outcomes for individuals affected by stroke.
Objectives
After this course, delegates will understand:
- How a stroke occurs
- The different types of stroke
- Common signs and symptoms of a stroke
- The importance of responding quickly
- Actions to take when a stroke is identified
- Different stroke risk factors
- Stroke-related impairments
- How communication can be affected by stroke
- How to support patients after a stroke
Course Content
- What is stroke? Explanation and causes
- Types of stroke
- Effects of stroke on mobility and communication
- Signs and symptoms of stroke
- FAST test
- Stroke treatment and rehabilitation
- Emergency response
- Providing support
- Living with stroke
Course Benefits
This Stroke Awareness Training Course is a focused 3–4 hour classroom session designed to refresh and reinforce understanding of stroke and stroke-related illnesses.
Delegates will gain the confidence and knowledge required to recognise stroke symptoms, respond effectively, and provide better support to individuals affected by stroke.
