4.8 (1082) Google Reviews Liz Drew 1 month ago Course was really well delivered and pitched at the right level for experienced participants. Louise made it interesting and relevant to us from all areas of health. It's one of the best courses I've attended for a long time. Joann Davis 4 months ago A really good and informative day onyinye akilo 6 months ago It was a fun and interactive session Hortense marcele Ngangmo 6 months ago Great, well organised, I love the activities Abisola Ajiboye 6 months ago A very comprehensive training Babatunde Akinsuyi 6 months ago Awesome, tutor was very good Franca Osaghae 6 months ago The tutoring was impactful,really learnt new things on training Georgetta Coker 7 months ago Very informative course leaders, thank you for the experience. I loved this training, very engaging and good vibes all round. Load more

Who is the course for?

All healthcare professionals with the responsibility of caring and supporting people who have suffered a stroke or are experiencing stroke-related illnesses.

Why do you need this course?

Each year, 150,000 people in the UK suffer from a stroke. Our Stroke Awareness training course is designed to help you refresh + update your knowledge of how to react during the onset of a stroke and how to assist with post-stroke recovery.

Objectives

After this course, you will be able to:

• Understand how a stroke occurs
• Explain the different types of stroke
• Identify the 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 the different types of risk factors
• Understand stroke-related impairments
• Acknowledgement of how communication is affected
• Provide support for patient after a stroke

Course content

• What is stroke; explanation and causes
• Identify different types of stroke
• Stroke effects on mobility and communication
• Common signs and symptoms of stroke
• FAST test
• Treatment of stroke, rehabilitation
• Emergency response
• Providing support
• Living with Stroke

Course benefits

This face to face course refreshes and reinforces your understanding of stroke and stroke related illness, in a high impact 3-4-hour session.

Testimonials

Really enjoyed the training today, loved the teaching approach, venue is very good too - Maria Robert Garcia

Excellent day learning new skills as well as expanding my old skills - Cynthia Quarfey