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Current Care in Stroke (Part 2)

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 related to stroke
• Increased their knowledge and skills related to stroke
• Built upon their knowledge and skills from Current Care in Stroke Part 1
  (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

Day 1

• Stroke: classification, management & secondary prevention of stroke
• Living with aphasia
• NG, PEG & enteral feeding
• Clinical reasoning in the physical management of stroke
• Psychological aspects after stroke

Day 2

• Hospital to home
• Perceptual & cognitive problems after stroke
• Ethical issues
• Identifying the issues of stroke
• Spirituality
• Sex and sexuality following stroke

Course dates and booking

See Related Documents for dates of current courses.

For more details on how to book a course see our Booking Form And Details page.

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