Stroke Awareness
£20 + VAT
In our Stroke Awareness course, you will gain a better understanding of strokes and how they can impact people. You will learn about the different types of strokes and how they differ as well as exploring what happens during a stroke and the common signs of a stroke.
This course includes the option to play audio at no extra cost!
All about Stroke Awareness Course
On completion of the course, students will gain a better understanding of strokes and how they can impact people.
You will explore the fundamental anatomy of the brain and how it functions as well as the different types of strokes and how they differ. You will then explore what happens during a stroke and the common signs of a stroke. You will also cover some UK statistics for stroke and why stroke awareness is important.
You will then go on to discuss the risk factors of strokes and explore the difference between non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors and why this is important. You will also cover lifestyle factors that can increase and decrease the risk of a stroke occurring.
You will explore the treatment options for stroke survivors and how to determine which kind of stroke is happening and how each one is treated. We will then explore some of the ongoing effects of a stroke and why these will vary between people.
Finally we will expand on how these effects can impact daily life for those who have had a stroke, including how the individual may need to rely on equipment, adaptations or care post-stroke. We will cover how strokes may impact family members and informal carers.
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered
- Unit 1 – Introduction to Stroke Awareness – In the first unit of stroke awareness we will cover the anatomy of the brain, the different types of strokes and how they differ as well as explore what happens during a stroke.
- Unit 2 – Risk factors – In this unit we will explore the risk factors of strokes and the difference between non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors and why this is important.
- Unit 3 – Diagnosis, treatment and outcomes – In the third unit we will explore the treatment options for stroke survivors. How it may be determined which kind of stroke is happening and how each is treated.
- Unit 4 – Life after a stroke – In the final unit we will expand on how these effects can impact daily life for those who have had a stroke, and we will cover how strokes may impact family members and informal carers.
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Work through your course
Each course is broken down into manageable sections. Work through these at your own pace and learn about each of the topics in the course. We use images, written information, diagrams and other resources to help you get to grips with the content with no hassle.
Our courses are all designed to allow progress without any assistance but our support staff can be contacted if you do need us.
Complete the final quiz
Every course is assessed through a multiple choice quiz. These quizzes use a bank of questions that have multiple options and you need to choose the correct one. You need to answer a specific number of questions correctly to pass the course and get your certificate.
If you don’t pass first time it is no problem. You can attempt the quiz as many times as you need until you pass so there is nothing to worry about.
Get your certificate
As soon as you finish the course, you can download your certificate. This will also be accessible in your account any time you log in. Your certificate includes the course you have studied, your name, the date of completion and a verification number that can be used by future employers to verify that you passed your course.
A digitally printed and hard backed version of your certificate is sent out to you via first class post the day after you pass.
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How long does the course take to complete?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Stroke Awareness course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Stroke Awareness course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of completing this Stroke Awareness course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
