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Recognizing and Treating Stroke
By understanding the causes of stroke and how to treat and prevent it, you can make a significant difference in the lives of those you care for. This course will help you identify the symptoms of a stroke and provide you with the necessary knowledge to provide care during and after the stroke.
Recall the pathophysiology of a stroke.
Recognize at least three interventions for someone experiencing a stroke.
Identify strategies for achieving quality of life after a stroke.
Discussing Grief, Loss, Death, and Dying
End-of-life issues are difficult to face. The decisions to be made are challenging for everyone involved including the dying person, their loved ones, and the healthcare team. Individuals will have their own unique needs and concerns and will cope in their own way. But this can also be an opportunity for personal growth. These events will often provide people with the opportunity to self-reflect and gain insight into what is most valuable to them.
Identify the goals of end-of-life care.
Discuss the ethical issues surrounding end-of-life decisions.
Explain best practices for supporting individuals' end-of-life decisions.
Stroke Care: From Onset to Rehab
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of stroke care from onset to rehab. Details of stroke care in the acute care setting and rehabilitation for stroke are reviewed. Stroke prevention strategies are explained.
Apply knowledge of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for stroke in the hyperacute and acute phase.
Identify secondary prevention strategies, including lifestyle changes and drug therapies.
Recall interventions for rehabilitation from stroke in the acute and post-acute setting.