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Stroke in Primary Care
Level: Diploma Module (L5)
Credits: 30
Duration: 6 months
Notional study time: 300 hours (including time to study learning materials and complete assignment)
This module will enable you to identify people at risk of stroke, recognise the symptoms of stroke and manage health and social care needs following a stroke.
The subjects covered are mapped against the NHS KSF, the Stroke Specific Education Framework and include primary prevention, recognition of those at risk of stroke, pathophysiology of stroke, acute management and rehabilitation, long term care and organising care.
The module aims to enable you to understand the ways in which you can contribute to achieving quality care for people who have had a stroke, whether that be through using tools to identify risk (e.g. Health Check process, GRASPAF, ABCD2), managing the symptoms of stroke, or planning and providing an aspect of care following a stroke. It is structured so that you will be able to access up to date and informative practice guides and resources and lead to you to contribute confidently to care for people with this important long term condition, and their families / carers.
Delivery method: Written distance learning materials
Assessment method: A single 3,000 word assignment based around a case study
Price: £510.00
Course Information Sheet: Download PDF
Dates
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Start date 05 March 2012 First study day 20 March 2012 First coursework submission date 03 September 2012 Available for those employed by the following organisations: Luton & Dunstable Hospital, Bedford Hospital, GP Surgeries covered by NHS Bedfordshire, GP Surgeries covered by NHS Luton, SEPT in Bedfordshire. Please contact the education coordinators on 01926 838969 for further details.
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Start date 04 June 2012 First coursework submission date 03 December 2012 -
Start date 03 September 2012 First coursework submission date 04 March 2013 -
Start date 03 December 2012 First coursework submission date 03 June 2013
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