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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

Course outline

Day 1

• Stroke classification and medical treatments
• Living with aphasia
• NG, PEG & enteral feeding
• Effects of the environment
• Sexuality after stroke

Day 2

• Hospital to home
• Perceptual & cognitive problems after stroke
• Palliative care & stroke
• Physical management of stroke
• Psychological aspects in stroke care

Target audience

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

Course dates and booking

• For current dates see Related Documents
• For further details on on booking and for a booking form go to our Booking Form And Details page.

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