Overview

Our Stroke Awareness course is for everyone including people who work in or intend to work in a healthcare setting; it is ideal if you work with patients who are at high risk of suffering a stroke.

Participants will be taught by one of our experienced trainers to recognise the potential symptoms and effects of a stroke, whilst also being introduced to methods of treatment and what side effects they may cause.

Outline of Programme

Know what a stroke is
Identify different types of stroke
Recognising the most common signs and symptoms
Who is most at risk?
FAST test
How to treat those who have had a stroke
The importance of emergency response and treatment
Rehabilitation process

Assessment

Our Stroke Awareness course will take approximately half a day to complete; participants may be expected to engage in group activities. Our highly experienced trainers will be on hand to help guide delegates through these sessions and a Safety Training certificate will be awarded upon successful completion.