An advanced course for care staff supporting people through stroke recovery, covering fast recognition, the multidisciplinary rehabilitation pathway, the complications that catch staff out, and the everyday support that helps recovery stick.
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Course Description
An advanced course for care staff supporting people through stroke recovery, covering fast recognition, the multidisciplinary rehabilitation pathway, the complications that catch staff out, and the everyday support that helps recovery stick.
Aligned with Aligned with the National Clinical Guideline for Stroke, NICE stroke rehabilitation guidance, and CQC Regulation 12 (safe, effective care). and legislation including Care Act 2014 and Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, this course helps learners build confidence, strengthen judgement, and apply safer day-to-day practice.
Key Topics Include:
Recognise the signs of stroke using the FAST model and explain why speed of response protects brain function.
Describe how the National Clinical Guideline for Stroke and NICE expect multidisciplinary rehabilitation to work, and where care staff fit within it.
Identify common post-stroke complications, including swallowing difficulty, neglect, aphasia, mood change, fatigue, and signs of a further stroke.
Apply practical communication, positioning, and independence-building techniques that support recovery without taking it over.
A resident recovering from stroke develops a new cough and a wet-sounding voice partway through lunch.
A person with expressive aphasia becomes visibly frustrated when staff finish their sentences for them.
A resident who was making steady progress suddenly loses strength down one side during a morning shift.
A family member insists on feeding and dressing a resident who is capable of doing more for themselves.
Important Notice
This awareness course is not a substitute for role-specific training or competency assessment. Always follow your organisation's policies and procedures.
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