Available in 2012
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Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
This course will cover cerebral circulation, stroke classification, stroke severity scales, range of investigations, differential diagnosis, acute intervention (including thrombolysis), and the complications of acute stroke in the context of multidisciplinary team management.
ObjectivesUpon completion of this course participants will: 1. Have an awareness of the diagnosis, investigations and treatments of patients diagnosed with stroke by the multi-disiplinary team in the emergency and acute phases of care 2. Have the ability to function as a specialist clinician within a multidisciplinary stroke team 3. Have a thorough understanding of secondary prevention, including 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 MethodsEmail 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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