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Intermediate Course In Stroke Care

Aims And Objectives

The aim of the course is to further enhance and develop the skills and knowledge of health and social care staff working with people affected by stroke.

By the end of this course participants will have

  • examined and reflected on their knowledge and skills about stroke
  • increased their knowledge and skills about stroke
  • built upon their knowledge and skills from the Introductory Course (if applicable)
  • identified areas where further learning is required
  • identified areas in their own clinical practice where improvements/changes would be beneficial

Target Audience

All health and social care staff who have some experience in working with stroke.

Course Outline

  • Classification Of Stroke
  • Medical Assessment
  • Knowledge And Skills Workshop
  • Enteral Feeding
  • Physical Management And Clinical Reasoning On Stroke
  • Identifying The Issues Of Stroke
  • Skin Care After Stroke
  • Living With Aphasia
  • Perceptual And Cognitive Problems In Stroke
  • Psychological Aspects In Stroke Care
  • Hospital To Home (Patient/Carer Perspective)
  • Follow-up Day
    • Spirituality
    • Iinterpersonal Skills And Values
    • Ethical Issues
    • Sex And Sexuality Following Stroke
    • Case Studies
    • Team Working

Course Dates And Booking 2008

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