Stroke Awareness
About Stroke Awareness
Candidates will learn to identify the symptoms of a stroke and who is most at risk. Training also goes into types of rehabilitation for stroke sufferers and what to do if you recognise that somebody may be suffering from a stroke.
Course Length
Our Stroke Awareness training course is 2 hours long and completed in a half-day. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Stroke Awareness training certificate lasts 12 months (1 years). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to receive a new certificate.
Delivery
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12). We also run the Stroke Awareness training course online. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. During this Stroke Awareness training course, you will learn to identify the symptoms of a stroke, who is at risk of a stroke, treating individuals who have had a stroke, and more…
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact our advisors directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How do you get Certified?
This course is available via an in-house group course for up to 12 delegates. Choose for the course to be delivered either face to face or by a blended learning option, at a time and place convenient to you. Alternatively, learn through one of our scheduled courses at centres located across the UK. Upon completion of this course, a certificate will be awarded.
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Stroke Awareness Course Outline
- Identifying the symptoms of a stroke.
- Who is at risk of a stroke?
- Treating individuals who have had a stroke.
- Rehabilitation for stroke sufferers.
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Stroke Awareness FAQs
What is a stroke?
A stroke is the sudden interruption of the blood supply to the brain. There are three main types of stroke: ischemic stroke, transient ischemic stroke and haemorrhagic stroke.
Who is the stroke awareness course for?
Our stroke awareness course is primarily designed for those working, or looking to work, in the healthcare sector. It is particularly relevant to those caring for patients that are at high risk of suffering a stroke.
What will I learn on a stroke awareness course?
Course candidates will learn what a stroke is, how to identify different types of stroke, about the FAST test, understand the importance of emergency response and treatment as well as how to provide support to a patient.
What does FAST stand for?
FAST is an acronym used to help detect and enhance responsiveness to the needs of a person suffering a stroke. It stands for Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time to call emergency services.
Stroke Awareness FAQs
What is a stroke?
A stroke is the sudden interruption of the blood supply to the brain. There are three main types of stroke: ischemic stroke, transient ischemic stroke and haemorrhagic stroke.
Who is the stroke awareness course for?
Our stroke awareness course is primarily designed for those working, or looking to work, in the healthcare sector. It is particularly relevant to those caring for patients that are at high risk of suffering a stroke.
What will I learn on a stroke awareness course?
Course candidates will learn what a stroke is, how to identify different types of stroke, about the FAST test, understand the importance of emergency response and treatment as well as how to provide support to a patient.
What does FAST stand for?
FAST is an acronym used to help detect and enhance responsiveness to the needs of a person suffering a stroke. It stands for Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time to call emergency services.
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