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Intermediate Course in Stroke Care (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 about stroke
- increased their core knowledge and skills about stroke 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 completed the introductory course or wish to expand their core knowledge and skills.
Course Outline
Day One
- Stroke Classifications And Medical Assessment
- Living With Aphasia
- 'Going By Tube'—The Feeding Dilemma And Other Ethical Issues
- Management Of Movement Dysfunction In Stroke
Day Two
- Perceptual Problems After Stroke
- Cognitive Problems After Stroke
- Identifying The Issues
- Spirituality And Stroke
- Sexuality After Stroke
Day Three
- Hospital To Home
- Skin Care After Stroke
- Caring For Carers
- Impact Of Stroke—A Carer's Perspective
- Team Working
Courses and dates 2008 - see Related Documents - right.
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