Stroke Awareness Training Course

Learn how to recognise, respond to, and support individuals affected by stroke with our CPD-certified Stroke Awareness course, designed specifically for health and social care settings.
£12.50 inc. VAT
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Stroke Awareness Overview

This three unit CPD Certified e-Learning course has been designed to provide the learner with an understanding of Stroke Awareness within health and social care. The course explores what a stroke is, its potential causes and risk factors, and how to recognise and respond using the FAST method.

It is ideal for care workers, healthcare assistants, and support staff, providing practical knowledge on multi-disciplinary working, physical and emotional effects, and assistive technology to support recovery. The training is delivered online for flexible, self-paced learning, with a final knowledge check and CPD certification upon completion.
Duration
55m
Number of Units
3
Accreditation
CPD certified
Course Category
Health & Social Care

Learning Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of what a stroke is
  • To gain an understanding of the management of risk factors for stroke
  • To gain an understanding of how to recognise a stroke
  • To gain an understanding of the importance of emergency response and treatment for stroke
  • To gain an understanding of the management of a stroke

Training Units

Each unit builds essential knowledge to help care staff identify, respond to, and support individuals affected by stroke.

What is a Stroke?

15m

This unit explains the types of stroke, what causes them, and who may be at risk.

  • Types of stroke
  • Potential causes
  • Risk factors

Event of a Stroke

15m

Learn how to recognise stroke symptoms and what immediate treatments may be needed.

  • FAST
  • Treatments

Supporting an individual

15m

Explore how to provide care and support following a stroke.

  • Multi-disciplinary working
  • Physical effects
  • Emotional and behavioural effects
  • Assistive technology

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