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Introductory Course In Stroke Care

Aims And Objectives

The aim of the course is to enhance 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 increased their knowledge and skills about stroke
• be able to select and apply this to their own work practice
• have refined the learning
• into specific objectives
• have identified areas where further learning needs to be developed
• have examined their own work practice

Target Audience

All health and social care staff in Dumfries & Galloway who work with stroke patients and their carers.

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Course Outline

• What Is A Stroke?
• Knowledge And Skills Workshop
• Organisation Of Stroke Services
• Swallowing And Stroke
• Nutrition And Stroke
• Communication And Stroke
• Experiencing The Effects Of Stroke
• Activities Of Daily Living And How To Help
• Physical Management In Stroke/Assessment Of Physical Ability
• Follow-up Day—
  • Stroke Liaison Nurse Service
  • Continence
  • Rehabilitation
  • Prognosis For Recovery

Course Dates And Booking 2008

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For details see our Booking Form And Details page.

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