This course helps care and support workers recognise the signs of stroke, respond quickly in an emergency and provide safe, respectful and person-centred support during recovery.
Learners will be able to:
- Explain what a stroke is and recognise the main types.
- Identify FAST and other sudden warning signs of stroke.
- Respond promptly to a suspected stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA).
- Call 999 and provide useful information to emergency services.
- Support communication, swallowing, mobility, fatigue and independence after stroke.
- Recognise, record, report and escalate changes appropriately.
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Overview
This course is suitable for:
- Care Workers.
- Support Workers.
- Team Leaders.
- Senior Care Staff.
- Nurses.
- Staff working in care homes, supported living, and community services.
- Understanding stroke and TIA.
- Recognising FAST and other warning signs.
- Responding safely to a suspected stroke.
- Emergency actions and providing an effective handover.
- Communication, swallowing and daily support after stroke.
- Promoting independence and supporting recovery.
- Interactive activities, videos and a final assessment.
Approx. 30-45 minutes.
The course reflects NHS and NICE stroke guidance, alongside the National Clinical Guideline for Stroke for the UK and Ireland. It supports relevant Care Certificate standards and expectations for safe, dignified and person-centred care.
This is an awareness-level course. It does not replace practical first-aid training, swallowing assessments, specialist rehabilitation or moving and handling training. Workers must follow individual care plans and receive additional training and competency assessment where required.
Hugh Asher, BSc (Hons), MSc (Merit), PhD (Applied Social Science)
As a course consultant, Hugh brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role. His extensive background in working with individuals with diverse needs, combined with his passion for utilising nature as a therapeutic tool, allows him to provide valuable insights and guidance to learners.
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