Stroke Management

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Updated 04 Feb 2023 Certificate3,698 Ratings
Strokes and transient ischaemic attacks (TIAs) are experienced by people, globally and often, making it vital that all healthcare workers have an understanding of their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. This Ausmed Course will also consider pharmacological management and the role a pharmacist performs.

Content

5 Units • 15 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
3m
Pretest
3 Questions
What is a Stroke?
2 Questions
9m
Acute Management of Stroke
1 Question
8m
Stroke Prevention
3 Questions
14m
Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
4 Questions
19m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Identify risk factors and signs of stroke.

2

Enhanced knowledge of the acute management of stroke.

3

Appraise medications used in the prevention of stroke.

Who it's for:

Pharmacists and other health professionals who are involved in the management of stroke and TIAs as well as those involved in the prescribing, dispensing and administration of stroke medication treatments throughout patient care.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to examine stroke and TIAs, and provide learners with the knowledge to assist in prevention, management and treatment.

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Last updated04 Feb 2023

Published01 Oct 2020

Due for review30 Dec 2025
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