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Current Care in Stroke (Part 2)

Aims and objectives

The aim of the course is to expand on the core knowledge and skills 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 core knowledge and skills related to stroke 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 completed Current Care in Stroke Part 1 or wish to expand upon their existing knowledge and skills.

Course outline

Day 1

• Stroke
• Living with aphasia
• Sexuality after stroke
• Cognition and stroke
• Perception and stroke

Day 2

• Spirituality and stroke
• Movement dysfunction after stroke
• 'Going by tube' – the feeding dilemma and other ethical issues
• Cognition and emotion following stroke
• Impact of stroke – a carer's perspective

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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