Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ABSTR
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify the types of stroke, risk factors, and prevention strategies.
Recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
Recall appropriate acute interventions and post-acute care following a stroke.
Outline:
Section 1: Understanding Stroke
Introduction to Stroke
Pathophysiology
Types of Stroke
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Risk Factors and Prevention
Risk Factors
Knowledge Check
Prevention
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Signs, Symptoms, and Acute Care
Signs and Symptoms
Assessment and Diagnosis
Knowledge Check
Acute Treatment
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Post-Acute Rehabilitation
Post-Stroke Effects
Knowledge Check
Interdisciplinary Team
Long-Term Care
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resource
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jaclyn Armstrong, BSN, RN, HCS-O
Jaclyn Armstrong is a Registered Nurse and certified Home Care Clinical Specialist- OASIS (HCS-O). She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Belmont University. Prior to joining Relias as a subject matter expert and writer for post-acute care, she gained extensive experience in home health with a strong focus on quality improvement and patient outcomes.
Reviewer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 40 years of experience. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She has provided care to clients across the lifespan with diverse diagnostic conditions in settings including school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for a contract therapy company, she developed training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology focusing on clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. Currently, she serves as the Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology at Relias, where she leverages her clinical expertise and analysis of published research. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administration; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Skilled Nursing Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.