Understanding Stroke
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with strokes and how the senior population is affected. The anatomy of cerebral blood flow and the effects of stroke on the brain tissue is discussed. Signs and symptoms of stroke are presented along with actions to be taken from early treatment. Information is provided on stroke prevention strategies. This course engages learners in content about diagnostic tests, treatments, and medications used to treat strokes. The course concludes with an overview of the lasting physical and psychosocial effects and tactics caregivers can implement to help a resident improve his or her quality of life.
The purpose of this course is to familiarize the learner with strokes and how the senior population is affected. The anatomy of cerebral blood flow and the effects of stroke on the brain tissue is discussed. Signs and symptoms of stroke are presented along with actions to be taken from early treatment. Information is provided on stroke prevention strategies. This course engages learners in content about diagnostic tests, treatments, and medications used to treat strokes. The course concludes with an overview of the lasting physical and psychosocial effects and tactics caregivers can implement to help a resident improve his or her quality of life.
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Florida Board of Nursing Home Administrators (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board
Georgia Nursing Home Administrators Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved for 1.0000 clock hours. If you have any feedback regarding the NAB approved continuing education programs, send your email to the following address: [email protected]
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services
This course is approved by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Facility Services - Group Care Licensure Section (NC-DHHS)
Program Sponsor ID #032316
This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Pennsylvania Personal Care Home Administrators
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Describe the two types of stroke.
Identify two signs of an impending stroke.
Discuss three risk factors for a stroke.
Identify two symptoms following a stroke.
Discuss one goal of rehabilitation for a resident who has suffered a stroke.
Holly Carlson, MS, RN, CCRN, was a subject matter expert for Relias. She has 25 years of healthcare experience in both acute and post-acute healthcare environments. Her experience includes leadership and management across the healthcare spectrum. She has owned and operated an assisted living business. Carlson's clinical practice includes acute care, long-term acute care, home health and hospice. Carlson has served for over a decade in various board positions for State Nursing Associations, including president. She has been a nurse planner for multiple continuing education events and has experience as a leader in the design and implementation of an ANCC-CNE accredited approver unit for a multi-state nursing consortium. Carlson is certified as Critical Care Registered Nurse.
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
