MEDI3320
Stroke Onset and Acute Management
10 Units
Available in 2012
| On-Line from Callaghan | Semester 1 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008
Students participating in this course will learn about stroke risk factors, cerebral circulation, stroke classification and severity scales, a range of investigations and neuroimaging techniques, differential diagnosis, hyper-acute intervention including thrombolysis, and the management of acute stroke. They will also review the multi-professional team approach and the Stroke Unit model of care.
ObjectivesUpon completion of this course participants will: 1. Have an awareness of the risk factors, diagnosis, investigations and treatments of patients diagnosed with acute stroke or at risk of stroke. 2. Have the ability to function as a member of a multi-professional stroke team. 3. Have a thorough understanding of primary and secondary prevention, and the prevention of complications and a reduction in the risk of further strokes. | ||||
ContentStroke risk, prevention and epidemiology. Cerebral anatomy and pathophysiology. Acute and hyper-acute clinical practice in relation to stroke management. Multi-professional team approach. | ||||
Replacing Course(s)N/A | ||||
TransitionN/A | ||||
Industrial Experience0 | ||||
Assumed KnowledgeNone | ||||
Modes of DeliveryDistance Learning : IT Based | ||||
Teaching MethodsCase Study Email Discussion Group Self Directed Learning | ||||
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Contact HoursCase Study: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Self Directed Learning: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||||
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