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Understanding Stroke Info:
Course Objectives
By the completion of this course participants will be able to:
Course Outcomes
Hour One
By the completion of this course participants will be able to:
- Describe the two types of stroke.
- Identify two signs of an impending stroke.
- Discuss three risk factors for a stroke.
- Identify two symptoms following a stroke.
- Discuss one goal of rehabilitation for a resident who has suffered a stroke.
Course Outcomes
Hour One
- 1. Introduction
- A. What is a stroke?
- B. Types of stroke.
- 1. Ischemic
- A. Embolic
- B. Thrombotic
- 2. Hemorrhagic
- C. Risk Factors
- 2. Signs and Symptoms
- A. Signs of an impending stroke
- B. Symptoms exhibited following a stroke
- 3. Effects of a stroke
- A. Right Hemisphere stroke
- B. Left Hemisphere stroke
- C. Cerebellar stroke
- D. Brain Stem stroke
- 4. Diagnostic Tests
- 5. Preventative measures
- 6. Treatment Options
- 7. Care for the resident following a stroke
- A. Goals of rehabilitation
- B. Working with the healthcare team
- C. Assisting with ADL’s
- D. Communication
- E. Safety
- F. Resident Education
Instructor: Josh Allen, RN
Josh Allen is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in senior living. As the Director of InTouch at Home, Josh oversees all aspects of business development, care, services, and operations for the organization. As a part of the SRG Senior Living family of companies, InTouch at Home delivers personalized care and services to clients living in senior living communities as well as private residences across three states.
Josh also serves on the board of the American Assisted Living Nurses Association, and represents AALNA on the boards of the Center for Excellence in Assisted Living and Coalition of Geriatric Nursing Organizations. Josh has previously served as President and CEO of Care and Compliance Group, a leading training solutions provider.
Josh Allen is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in senior living. As the Director of InTouch at Home, Josh oversees all aspects of business development, care, services, and operations for the organization. As a part of the SRG Senior Living family of companies, InTouch at Home delivers personalized care and services to clients living in senior living communities as well as private residences across three states.
Josh also serves on the board of the American Assisted Living Nurses Association, and represents AALNA on the boards of the Center for Excellence in Assisted Living and Coalition of Geriatric Nursing Organizations. Josh has previously served as President and CEO of Care and Compliance Group, a leading training solutions provider.
Additional Information
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| Course Type | Online Course |
