Acute Stroke Care: An Online Course for the Multidisciplinary Team

This online course is divided into three main sections, following an introduction.

In this section you'll learn about:

• neuroanatomy and pathophysiology of stroke
• risk factors for stroke
• paramedic-led stroke care
• diagnosis of stroke

In this section you'll learn about:

• acute interventions - thrombolysis and thrombectomy
• diagnosis - patient history and tests
• imaging - MRI, CT, perfusion imaging
• investigations
• stroke rehabilitation and recovery

In this section you'll learn about:

• discharge planning
• stroke prevention
• community services
• recovery

This is a highly interactive online course, delivered over six weeks.

Each week you'll need to spend about seven hours reading, completing learning activities and taking part in online discussions. You can access the resources and activities at a time which suits you.

Learning actives will include:

• watching a video about a simulated case and answering questions about it
• writing a reflective piece about a case
• listening to a patient narrative and answering questions about it
• service-focused problem solving
• peer-review of critical appraisals

There will be an online discussion area where you can share ideas and clinical practice. This will also allow you to develop your thinking as a group and network with other people taking the course.

A recommended reading list will be sent to you before the start of the course.