Stroke Awareness

Overview

Strokes are a critical medical emergency, affecting millions of lives worldwide. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to recognise the early warning signs of stroke, understand the underlying risk factors, and implement effective prevention strategies. From identifying common stroke types to learning about lifestyle modifications and medical interventions, this course will empower you to make informed decisions that could save lives.

Learning Objectives

• Know how to identify and respond to a stroke
• Identify the risk factors for a stroke
• Appreciate the importance of specialist stroke care
• Understand the ways in which a carer can act to minimise the potential dangers to a stroke survivor

Audience

This course is for anyone coming into contact with the public or older adults, in their role.